(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap is shown of last week’s Voltage, where as always, the highlights of the night are shown. After this the camera fades to the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, where tonight’s show is held. The opening pyro is seen shooting out from the stage, and the camera pans around the cheering fans in attendance before finally cutting to the commentary table, where Rich Russillo, Thadd Blazevich and Persephone are seen.)
Rich Russillo: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Sunday Night Voltage! We are approaching Territorial Invasion, so as a reminder, I am Rich Russillo, and with me are Thadd Blazevich and Persephone Tsitsipas!
Thadd Blazevich: Right on, bro! We have a wicked cool night coming up, with a fire six man tag in the main event between both of Voltage’s teams, and all of Voltage’s Champions in action! Are you guys hyped up or what!?
Persephone: I don’t see how anyone could be “hyped up” by this show. Nothing about this is even slightly exciting.
(The camera pans towards the stage following the words from commentary, and ‘Mr. Rager’ by Kid Cudi hits, bringing about loud cheers from the crowd. The cheers grow louder once Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton are seen making their way out to the stage with microphones in their hands, but neither of them appear to be happy. They both have serious looks on their faces as the two members of Elysium make their way down the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: Elysium didn’t have the best week for themselves last week after being taken out by Dr. Bethany Blue. These two are coming after both the Hardcore and EAW World Championships, so I’m sure they’re as focused as ever right now.
Thadd Blazevich: I agree, dude. I’ve never seen a match like this before, and it has some serious stakes. If anyone should be ready for this, it’s a tag team like Elysium.
Persephone: All they do is screw things up. When have they ever actually made the most of an opportunity?
(Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton climb onto the apron before entering the ring. ‘Mr. Rager’ begins to fade out once the two enter the center of the ring, and after some time, Bronson begins to speak.)
Bronson Daniels: Last week we looked to send a much needed message to one of the two Champions we’ll be facing at Territorial Invasion. We heard what both Adam Lucas and Dr. Bethany Blue had to say regarding our upcoming match, and quite frankly, we’re not going to spend this season as a team that’s unable to get the job done. We may not have gotten this opportunity how we wanted to but that says absolutely nothing about what we’re capable of. Our opponents are of the belief that we’re not the kind of talent that can take those Championships, and our actions last week were simply to remind Adam that we’re not here to mess around, and we’re not taking this lightly. Of course, not everything went to plan and admittedly we should’ve been prepared for that, but right now I’d like to make something very clear.
Bronson Daniels: We’re not the kind of Elitists that allow ourselves to be defined by cheap shots and brawls every single week. We can send a message, we can look to show Adam and Bethany what we’re about, but ultimately we’re here for one thing and that’s to win the Two Falls of Terror match. We’re here to take both the Hardcore Championship and the EAW World Championship, and I can promise that what happens at Territorial Invasion will not even come close to mirroring what occurred last week.
(Loud cheers come from the crowd, and after a moment, Jon Kelton begins to speak.)
Jon Kelton: The two of us have been through a lot ever since we became a team, and there are a lot of people like Dr. Bethany Blue who’d use those experiences to overlook us, assuming that we simply don’t have what it takes. I’ve already heard the same thing over and over ever since I returned to this company, so if our Territorial Invasion opponents think things are going to go their way simply because we’ve gone through some hardships despite everything we’ve both accomplished in this company, that’s their problem. It’s about time that the two of us were able to become Champions together, and if that comes at the expense of two people who mistake our perseverance for arrogance, I’d be more than satisfied with that.
(More cheers are heard from the crowd, and Jon Kelton looks to continue speaking.)
Jon Kelton: At Territorial Invasion, you can expect us to-
(However, before he gets far, ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe hits. The members of Elysium turn towards the stage, where the EAW World Champion Adam Lucas can be seen beginning to walk out to the stage with a microphone in his hand. He stands on the stage, and he just shakes his head as he stares at Elysium, waiting as ‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen follows. The Hardcore Champion Dr. Bethany Blue walks out, also holding a microphone, and she has a smirk on her face as she walks out alongside Adam. After a moment, the two begin to walk down the ramp together, ignoring the fans’ loud boos.)
Rich Russillo: Well the Champions are here, and it doesn’t look like they liked what Elysium had to say. I think things have already gotten a bit heated after last week, but that’s to be expected when two Championships are on the line.
Thadd Blazevich: Yeah, but the Champs are no slouches, bro! Dr. Beth and Adam Lucas are two Hall of Fame worthy talents. It won’t be easy getting their titles away from them, even if Elysium is an amazing team in their own right.
Persephone: I don’t see what’s so special about them, but for some reason nobody’s been able to take their Championships yet so they must be doing something right, I guess. That, or everyone else around here is just that bad.
(Adam Lucas and Dr. Bethany Blue make their way into the ring, and ‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ begins to fade out some time after this. After this, Adam Lucas begins to speak.)
Adam Lucas: Have you already forgotten that it’s you who started this? I’m not one to deny a challenger, but this started because you two were handed this opportunity by someone you were unable to defeat, and to compensate for the fact that you didn’t earn this you thought you could just attack me while I was alone. It didn’t work, and that’s your problem. At Territorial Invasion you won’t have the benefit of catching me on my own. You’ll have to fight the both of us, and we’re the two best competitors this brand has to offer. I don’t have anything against the two of you. I don’t care to, but the last thing you’re going to do is try to get under my skin. These last few months should have already shown you what happens when people think they can make a statement at my expense.
Jon Kelton: We know what happened, and we’re not any of the people you already faced for that Championship. We knew what we were doing last week, and if you think w-
Dr. Bethany Blue: No no no, you two have had enough time to run your mouths, and all you’ve done is make excuses to pretend that you’ve spent this past year being anything other than a failure of a tag team. You can say whatever you want to justify what you did to Adam, but fact is, whatever you were thinking doesn’t matter anymore, because you failed. You failed just like you always do, and come Territorial Invasion it’s right back to the usual for you guys. There is nobody on this brand that’s on our level and the two of you aren’t even close, so let’s just be honest with ourselves. These Championships aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, because no matter how tired you are of things not going your way, we’re not willing to hand you a moment just like Drake Armstrong did.
(Loud boos come from the crowd after hearing this from Dr. Bethany Blue, but the Hardcore Champion doesn’t seem to care, just rolling her eyes after hearing the reaction from the fans.)
Adam Lucas: Like it or not, you’ve already had opportunity after opportunity to prove that you’re ready for these Championships. It’s not anyone else’s fault but your own that you’re considered Elitists who can’t get the job done, so instead of throwing blame at us, why don’t you-
Bronson Daniels: What about you?
Adam Lucas: Excuse me?
Bronson Daniels: We all saw what happened to you last season, you know that right? If anyone has had opportunity after opportunity it’s you, and the difference between us is that when we walked into the Extreme Elimination Chamber, I *did* become World Champion. I won my very first World Championship match that season and had it stolen from me thanks to a cash in, and the two of us spent nearly the rest of the season following that dealing with an entire stable. The same can’t be said for you, but that didn’t stop you, did it? It didn’t prevent you from wanting to keep trying. It didn’t prevent you from making it to Pain for Pride and fighting Michael Machina, so are you really expecting us to just sit back and give up when this could be our best shot at getting what we want?
(The fans cheer hearing this, and there’s a tense staredown between Bronson Daniels and Adam Lucas after hearing this. After some time, Adam goes to speak once more.)
Adam Lucas: I didn’t fight Michael Machina for no reason. I spent the whole season getting screwed over, I-
Jon Kelton: You think you’re the only one? We don’t feel the need to keep dwelling on it because we’re on a completely different brand with new opportunities, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. This isn’t going to be like our previous Championship matches, because unlike those, this is staying between us. There won’t be any outside interference. There won’t be anyone to ruin this for us. This is between Elysium and the two of you, and ultimately the better Elitists will walk out with the gold. You can frame it however you want Adam, but we’re ready for this, and nothing you say will stop us from walking into Territorial Invasion with every intention of taking those titles.
Dr. Bethany Blue: You can believe whatever you want, that’s not the problem. Not everything’s going to go to plan for you, because you’re just not that good. I get that the two of you want to believe that your time is coming simply because you haven’t given up, but if you wanted that to happen like this, you were drafted to the wrong brand. Had you been on Dynasty or Showdown, maybe it would’ve happened. Better yet, you could have pursued the Unified Tag Team Championships once again and maybe your chances would be better. You’re not doing that though, because instead of telling Captain Charisma that you don’t want this opportunity that you clearly don’t deserve, you decided to run with it as if things will actually turn out better for you this time.
Jon Kelton: What are you trying to accomplish here? Do you think we’ll back out of the match simply because you keep doubting us?
Bronson Daniels: There’s no point. It’s not going to happen, and besides. I know you’re used to talking down on your opponents simply because their careers haven’t reached the same heights that yours have, but this is not the right time for you to do so. Last season may not have played out entirely how I had wanted but I’m still a two-time World Champion, and Jon Kelton may very well be on the verge of winning his first. He’s already shown how far he’s come as an Elitist, and while the two of you are more than talented, you’re nobody we can’t defeat, especially not when we’re together.
(The cheers rise from the crowd once more, and after this, Jon Kelton continues.)
Jon Kelton: As I was saying, there’s one thing everyone can expect come Territorial Invasion, and that’s Elysium walking out holding gold.
(Immediately after hearing this, Dr. Bethany Blue speaks up.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: No, you’re not coming close to these Championships. Not now and not anytime soon. Do you know why?
(Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton remain silent, but Adam Lucas begins to speak.)
Adam Lucas: It’s because you two wasted your time picking a fight with us instead of preparing for your biggest match in a very long time, and let me tell you. This is not the kind of fight you can win.
Rich Russillo: ADAM LUCAS JUST DROPPED HIS MICROPHONE BEFORE PUNCHING BRONSON DANIELS IN THE FACE! IT LOOKS LIKE THE CHAMPIONS ARE LAUNCHING AN ATTACK OF THEIR OWN- AS BEFORE KELTON COULD GO TO HELP BRONSON, BETHANY JUST KICKED HIM IN THE MIDSECTION! THE CHAMPIONS ARE ALL OVER THE CHALLENGERS RIGHT NOW, AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT’S THEIR TURN TO TRY AND MAKE A STATEMENT AS ELYSIUM CLEARLY DIDN’T SEE THAT ATTACK COMING!
Thadd Blazevich: ADAM LUCAS HAS BRONSON BACKED INTO THE CORNER AS BETH IS PUNCHING DOWN ON KELTON, AND THIS ISN’T LOOKING GOOD, BRO! I DIDN’T THINK THINGS WOULD TURN OUT LIKE THIS, BUT WE TOTALLY SHOULDA KNOWN! THESE TWO TEAMS CLEARLY DON’T LIKE EACH OTHER!
Persephone: Another week, another night of Elysium getting humiliated.
Rich Russillo: WAIT THOUGH, NOT YET! BRONSON DANIELS CATCHES ADAM WITH AN ELBOW TO SEND HIM BACKWARDS, AND NOW HE CATCHES ADAM WITH A PUNCH TO THE JAW! BOTH MEN ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH NOW, MEANWHILE KELTON IS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH SOME PUNCHES TO BETHANY’S RIBS, LOOKING TO FORCE HER OFF OF HIM! ELYSIUM IS STARTING TO FIGHT BACK, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THEY MAY HAVE BEEN PREPARED FOR THINGS TO GET PHYSICAL AFTER ALL AS THEY’RE STARTING TO FIGHT BACK!
Thadd Blazevich: ADAM LUCAS SWINGS AT BRONSON- BUT BRONSON DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE RUNNING TOWARDS THE ROPES! BRONNY BOUNCES OFF OF ‘EM-, AND HE CONNECTS WITH THE BATMAN PUNCH ON ADAM!!! HUGE MOVE ON THE CHAMP BRO, AND ADAM GOES ROLLING OUT OF THE RING!!!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY AND KELTON ARE STILL GOING AT IT- AND KELTON SWUNG AT BETHANY AND MISSED, ALLOWING BETHANY TO TRY AND HIT KELTON WITH THE TJD!!!?
Thadd Blazevich: BUT KELTON WAS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER IT-
Rich Russillo: BEFORE HITTING BETHANY WITH GALICK GUN!!! KELTON’S VERSION OF THE SUPERKICK CONNECTS, AND NOW BETHANY IS THE ONE ROLLING OUT OF THE RING! BOTH OF THE CHAMPIONS WERE SENT OUT OF THE RING, AND IT LOOKS LIKE ELYSIUM WAS ABLE TO STAND TALL AFTER A HUGE BRAWL!
(The crowd explodes with cheers as Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton look fired up inside of the ring, staring at the EAW World Champion and the Hardcore Champion, who are both out at ringside.)
Rich Russillo: Elysium was able to get the upper hand tonight, but there’s no telling what’ll happen come Territorial Invasion! Both teams have gone back and forth over the last two weeks, so all that’s left is to see who will leave with the TWO Championships that are on the line!
Thadd Blazevich: This is looking like a fire match, bros. I actually have no clue who is gonna win, but I know we’re all gonna have a great time watching this match!
Persephone: I won’t.
Rich Russillo: Elysium stands tall tonight, but in a few weeks we’ll see whether or not they can do the same in Two Falls of Terror.
(‘Mr. Rager’ begins to play once more, and Adam Lucas and Dr. Bethany Blue can both be seen at ringside, slowly trying to pull themselves up. Both Elitists look furious, and inside of the ring, Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton stand tall. With one final shot of the two members of Elysium, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, where the Two Falls of Terror match will take place.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, and ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie is heard playing. Minerva and Selina Reyes are seen at the commentary table, and after a shot of them is shown, the camera pans to Bella Braxton.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A TAG TEAM MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE-FALL!
(‘There Is Surely Tomorrow’ by WAGAMAMA RAKIA blasts throughout the arena as Jay Jerry Johnson makes his way down to the ring. He remains focused, heading down to the ring with resolve.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS…WEIGHING IN AT 223 POUNDS…HE IS “THE ARTIST”…JAAAAYYYY JERRRRYYYY JOOOHNNNSSSOOON!
Thadd Blazevich: Brand Warfare is on the horizon dudes! You have to believe that Triple J wants to make ensure that he keeps building momentum heading into it! Especially considering that he is teaming up with one of his teammates tonight!
(‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac blasts throughout the arena as the crowd begins to cheer. The lowrider pulls up to the stage with TLA inside. He heads down to the ring with a smile, high-fiving fans as he does.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS PARTNER…FROM TLAXCALA, MEXICO…WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS…TTTTTTTTT!!!!! LLLLLLLL!!!!! AAAAAAAA!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Speaking of, here comes TLA! La Pantera Sexual is looking to make the most out of this opportunity as well! Tonight will go a long way for both of these Elitists if they can work together as a team! But let me take a moment to tell you that we are joined here tonight at ringside by Minvera and Selina Reyes!
Selina Reyes: Indeed.
Minerva: Hello Rich, I’m pleased to be here. I may not be interested in Brand Warfare, but what does interest me right now is getting a look at the abilities of the Elitists Selina and I will face at Territorial Invasion.
(As if on cue, ‘Let Me Hear’ by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas begins to play. The crowd shows their disdain for Saori Aizen as she practically slithers out onto the stage. She stares daggers down at the commentary table as she heads towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: AND INTRODUCING THEIR OPPONENTS…FIRST…FROM TOKYO, JAPAN…WEIGHING IN AT 130 POUNDS…SHE IS “THE REAPER”…SAAOOOORRIII AIZZZEEEN!
Persephone: Oh look, it’s Saori! You know, I got a weird feeling she doesn’t like either of you.
Selina Reyes: Should that matter? No doubt she will fail to impress me tonight.
(‘God Shattering Star’ by Takashi Baba begins to play as the crowd whips back into cheers. ARIA makes her way out onto the stage with a smile on her face. She is looking determined as ever, wanting to make the most out of this match.)
Bella Braxton: AND HER PARTNER…RESIDING IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA…WEIGHING IN TONIGHT AT 130 POUNDS…SHE IS AARRRRRIIIIIIIAAAAAAA!
Rich Russillo: This is definitely going to be a great match, all four of these competitors have something to prove! ARIA made that abundantly clear last week!
Minerva: She asked and she received. Now we’ll get to see what she’s really made of. TLA and Jay Jerry Johnson are no smiling matter.
(The teams go to their corners and the referee calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: And it looks we are going to have Saori Aizen and Jay Jerry Johnson start this one off for us folks! AND RIGHT OFF THE BAT AIZEN RUSHES FORWARD AND TAKES DOWN JOHNSON WITH AN ARMDRAG! She sends Johnson rolling with that one! As he tries to get back on his feet, she comes down with a swift attempt at a roundhouse kick! Johnson though is able to duck under it! Instead he gets behind her and gets her in position for a german suplex!
Thadd Blazevich: But Aizen is able to slip out of that one, giving Johnson an elbow to the jaw before turning back around! She makes the attempt at the rolling backfist but Johnson catches the arm! AND HE COUNTERS RIGHT INTO A CROSS ARMBREAKER! Bro has that one locked in tight! Aizen tries to get to the ropes but she is a far cry away from a rope break! INSTEAD SHE ROLLS ON TOP OF HIM AND TRIES TO LEVERAGE HIM INTO A PINFALL!
Minerva: That was pretty clever there.
Persephone: Nope. Johnson releases the hold immediately, clearly not about to fall for that one. Both competitors scramble back to their feet and once again come straight at one another! Triple J is able to get in the headlock…but it doesn’t last long as Aizen is able to send him into the ropes with an Irish whip! Off the rebound she drops him with a short-arm lariat!
Rich Russillo: She takes Johnson by the arm and brings him back to his feet! She looks for another short-arm lariat but he fires back with a European uppercut! From there, he sweeps the leg out from underneath her! HE LOOKS FOR THE DOUBLE STOMP BUT SHE ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! Aizen is back on her feet as Johnson carries on the offense! He tries to scoop her up for a Michonoku Driver but Aizen slips down behind him! SHE THEN GRABS HIM AND SPIKES HIM INTO THE MAT WITH A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX!
Selina Reyes: I’m sure she knows that won’t end the match so quickly, though.
Thadd Blazevich: A big move from Aizen there! Johnson is gripping his head in pain from that impact! And his opponent makes another as she delivers a massive kick right to his spine! Aizen stays on him from there, heading to the corner and taking aim! As her opponent sits up, she dashes forward looking for a gnarly double foot stomp down on his chest!
Persephone: Too slow bozo. Jay Jerry Johnson moves out of the way before any impact can be made! Aizen seems to have tripped herself from that one! As she makes her way back to her feet, Johnson comes in from behind with a big kick right to her chest! HE THEN BRINGS HER FORWARD AND DROPS HER DOWN WITH A HIP TOSS NECKBREAKER! This might be up a little bit early as he hooks the leg for a cover.
Minerva: Looks like she provided him with a big opening there. Definitely paid for it.
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: But that is an easy kick out from Aizen! Seems like Johnson is going to have to step up his game if he wants to put this one away! But it looks like he’s going to play this one smart. He heads to the corner and makes the tag to his partner!
TAG!
Thadd Blazevich: And now in comes TLA as the legal competitor! The EAW fans begin to cheer as he hops over the ropes! As his opponent begins to stir, he quickly takes her down with a hurricarana! It sends her stumbling forward right onto the second rope! It looks like she might be hung up there for a moment…and a moment is all this dude needs! HERE COMES TLA WITH THAT 305!
Selina Reyes: Good night Saori, it was almost a pleasure to see her.
Persephone: Apparently not. Aizen is able to catch the legs instead! She keeps hold of them as she goes over to the corner and makes the tag in for ARIA!
TAG!
Rich Russillo: ARIA is the legal competitor now! I didn’t think these two would have worked well together but I might be wrong! Aizen keeps TLA posted up while ARIA leaps onto the second rope…SRPINGBOARD MOONSAULT! She hits that one perfectly and hooks the leg! IS TLA’S TIME IN MATCH SHORT?
Minerva: That was a good move there, but I’ve faced TLA just this season. Would that really be enough to put him away this quickly?
ONE!
Thadd Blazevich: NO BRO! That shoulder shoots up like a rocket! ARIA looks disappointed but not surprised…but her partner shoots her a dirty look! She goes back to focus on the action at hand! She picks up TLA, lifting him up for a brainbuster! BUT TLA IS ABLE TO COUNTER! He takes her down with a suplex instead! He then rolls back up to his feet with her still in his grasp! AND HE UNLEASHES A LIGHTNING FAST COMBINATION! A kick to the leg followed by one to the chest…AND POLISHES IT OFF WITH THE ROUNDHOUSE!
Selina Reyes: She just got annihilated there. You know, she should never have tried to outpower him. That was a foolish mistake.
Persephone: ARIA definitely seems to have been rocked by that. She goes to get back up on her feet but TLA stays on her! He sends her across the ring with an irish whip! TLA tries to catch her with a dragonrana but she manages to evade it! As he goes to get back up on his feet…SHE BLASTS HIM RIGHT IN THE CHEST WITH A SHOTGUN DROPKICK! It sends TLA stumbling back into the corner! ARIA lines up her shot here! HERE COMES THE CANNONBALL!
Rich Russillo: And she crashes down onto that seated opponent, crushing him right into the bottom turnbuckle! She grabs the ankle and drags him out of that corner! She forces him back up onto his feet and goes to get him position for the Canadian Destroyer! Might be lights out for La Pantera Sexual right here!
Minerva: ARIA has him on the ropes right now. If this is what she’s going to bring to the table at Territorial Invasion, then I’m looking forward to it.
Thadd Blazevich: But bro sends her right overhead instead with the back body drop! Man he got some distance with that one! She hits the ground and rolls right out of ring! Right away her own partner is telling her to get back in the ring! I don’t think she’s going to get the chance though dude! TLA COMES FLYING OUT OF THE RING WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! HE ABSOLUTELY CRUSHES ARIA HERE! The crowd loves it!
Selina Reyes: Well, this is what one should expect when against a competitor like TLA. He’s always been known for aerial moves like this, hasn’t he?
Persephone: Look at that, he’s going to give them an encore. He heads back inside the ring and runs the ropes, building up some speed once again! BUT AIZEN GETS IN HIS WAY! I guess Saori is trying to serve as a distraction of some sort.
Rich Russillo: WHICH IS NO PROBLEM FOR TLA! HE LEAPS OVER THE TOP ROPE AND CATCHES HER IN A HURRICARANA! HE LAUNCHES AIZEN RIGHT OFF THE APRON ONTO ARIA! Wow, he is using the other team as weapons against one another! TLA grabs ARIA and rolls her back inside the ring! Here comes the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Thadd Blazevich: Wow dude, she manages to kick out there! ARIA has a lot of heart and she definitely needed it after that! TLA though doesn’t want to sit around and wait for her to get back up to a vertical base! He then drags her over to the corner and makes the tag to Jay Jerry Johnson!
TAG!
Minerva: Oh yeah, she could definitely be in trouble here. She needs to find a way to get Saori back in, or she may very well be in trouble.
Persephone: Triple J is back in and it is a bad time to be ARIA. TLA shoves his fingers down her throat, holding her in the mandible claw! AND FROM BEHIND JAY JERRY JOHNSON GETS HER WITH THE JUMPING SINGLE LEG DROPKICK RIGHT TO THE BACK OF THE DOME! That’s a brutal combination there.
Rich Russillo: Johnson drags her back up to her feet! He takes a step back…AND GOES FOR THAT DRAGONSLAYER! BUT THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK DOESN’T FIND IT’S TARGET! ARIA is able to duck underneath…AND SHE DRIVES BOTH OF HER KNEES INTO HER OPPONENT’S SPINE WITH THE BACKSTABBER! That may have been what she needed there!
Selina Reyes: Look at that, she does have some fight in her. Who would have thought?
Thadd Blazevich: She begins to crawl towards the corner, getting ready to make the tag in for her opponent! BUT JAY JERRY JOHNSON GETS BACK UP AND GETS HER WITH THAT CALF KICK! He takes out the leg here and then pulls it out from underneath her! HE GETS HER WITH THE ANKLE LOCK! Look at that! Johnson is applying enough pressure to practically snap that ankle dudes! ARIA needs to get out of this!
Persephone: And she does! She rolls forward and sends Johnson into the corner! SHE THEN SPRINGS UP AND MEETS HIM THERE WITH A SUPERKICK! And now she makes the tag in for Saori Aizen!
TAG!
Minerva: I saw the look on Saori’s face last week. She has a chip on her shoulder, so it’s best she actually puts that to use.
Rich Russillo: And once again Aizen is the legal competitor in this one! ARIA drags Johnson back towards the center in position for the german suplex! AND AIZEN RUNS FORWARD WITH THE RUNNING LARIAT! A big combination that ends with Johnson’s neck colliding with the mat! And now Saori Aizen wants to go in for that kill! She hooks the arms of Johnson and drags him back to his feet! HYOKINDAMA!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT HE LANDS ON HIS FEET INSTEAD! HE THEN GETS HER WITH A THRUST KICK…AND FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A BICYCLE KNEE! He does another one to her arm, then the thrust kick once again…and bro finishes the sequence with another bicycle knee to her face! An absolutely nasty flurry of blows there! I don’t see how Aizen is not knocked out here! He doesn’t look for that cover quite yet, intent on delivering a final strike here! He waits like a snake to strike…AND THEN GOES FOR THE PRETTY VISITOR!
Persephone: BUT SHE SHOVES HIM AWAY! As he turns around, she gets him with a kick right to the chest! AND THEN TO THE LEGS! IT LOOKS SHE IS FIRING OFF THOSE HOLY BULLETS! He knocks her down to her knees…AND THEN NEARLY TAKES HIS HEAD OFF WITH THE SIX HOLY BULLETS! He crawls on top of him for a cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Rich Russillo: AND HIS PARTNER DIVES RIGHT ON TOP OF THE COVER TO BREAK IT UP! TLA was not willing to let that end like this! Saori Aizen gets right back in his face, not happy that the cover was broken up! TLA just grins at her, slowly moving towards his own corner! Aizen doesn’t see what’s going on in the ring! ARIA is telling her to turn around but she’s too busy here!
Selina Reyes: Saori can feel as frustrated as she’d like, but taking her eyes off of her target is not going to do her any good.
Thadd Blazevich: BACKDROP SUPLEX FROM JOHNSON! HE SPIKES HER RIGHT INTO THE MAT WITH MALICE HERE! Aizen should have kept her eye on the ball there! Johnson now punishes her with a switchblade kick to the back! His leg just snaps across her spine and that has to hurt bro! HE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH THE STEP-UP RUNNING SOCCER KICK! DUDE NEARLY PUNTS HER HEAD OUT INTO THE CROWD THERE! He hooks the leg for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Minerva: Look at that. Saori is still in this one. She definitely does not have a lot of quit in her.
Selina Reyes: Plenty of malice though.
Persephone: But it doesn’t get the job done! Saori Aizen kicks out right at the two! Jay Jerry Johnson keeps up the pressure though, placing her in the rear naked choke! Night night.
Rich Russillo: He has that hold locked on tight but Aizen is not willing to give up here! She grabs his arms, desperately trying to loosen his grip! She can’t do it though, as he has this one locked up tighter than ADX Florence! BUT AIZEN FINDS A DIFFERENT WAY! SHE ROLLS BACKWARDS AND MANAGES TO PIN HIS SHOULDERS TO THE GROUND!
ONE!
TWO!
T-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT BRO KICKS OUT! He releases the hold in order to save his own skin here! Jay Jerry Johnson had that match almost stolen from him! Both of them now get back onto their feet! AND THEN JOHNSON RUSHES FORWARD WITH A BICYCLE KNEE! But his opponent steps out of the way and grabs him from behind! SNAP FINAL CUT RIGHT DOWN ONTO THE KNEE!
Minerva: That was a good counter there. She knows how to take advantage of an opportunity, that’s for sure.
Persephone: And just like that, it seems like Saori Aizen is back in the driver’s seat here! She grabs the arm of Johnson and smiles! Finally somebody is going to end this match. SHE THEN PULLS HIM IN FOR THE MIRROR FLOWER, WATER MOON!
Rich Russillo: BUT JOHNSON GRABS THE WRIST AND TAKES HER DOWN WITH THE YKHM LAST LOVE! THAT PUMPHANDLE SPINNING EMERALD FLOWSION CONNECTS! From there, Jay Jerry Johnson stumbles back towards his own corner and makes the tag!
TAG!
Thadd Blazevich: And La Pantera Sexual is back in this one bro! He rushes towards Saori Aizen and rolls her back up onto her feet! HE LIFTS HER UP AND DROPS HER ONTO THE ROPES! REBOUND SITOUT POWERBOMB! He spikes her right down onto the mat and goes for the cover!
Selina Reyes: See, their teamwork is far better than Aizen’s and ARIA’s. It is over right here.
ONE!
TWO!
TH-
Persephone: Looks like ARIA made the save there. That was almost it right there. TLA looks up at ARIA with a smirk before focusing back on Aizen! He makes his way up onto the top rope! HE LOOKS FOR THE 420 SHOOTING STAR PRESS BUT AIZEN ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! She crawls towards the corner and leaps up to make the tag!
TAG!
Rich Russillo: And look at that! ARIA is the legal competitor once again here! She rushes towards TLA and takes him down with a spinning heel kick! He staggers back up to his feet and she goes to follow up with the superkick! HE CATCHES IT! He then sweeps the leg and takes her down! He then tries to grab her legs, looking to get her with that AR15!
Thadd Blazevich: But she shoves him away! ARIA gets back up onto her feet and tries to take him down with the double knee facebreaker! TLA is able to catch the knees, hoisting his opponent up in the air and then tossing her towards the corner! It knocks Aizen off the ropes! He then rushes forward and gets her with an enziguri…then picks her up and gets her on the top rope! Bro climbs up after her…
Minerva: Well, I’ve seen this sort of move enough times to know that someone is in for a crash landing.
Persephone: IT MIGHT JUST BE ARIA AS TLA LEAPS FOR THAT AVALANCHE HURRICANA! BUT HOLY CRAP! ARIA MANAGES TO CATCH HIM! She’s trying desperately to lift him back up, clearing looking to get him position for the powerbomb.
Selina Reyes: If only she was strong enough to do this, but it’d appear that that’s not the case.
TAG!
Rich Russillo: BUT WAIT A MINUTE HERE SHE MIGHT HAVE SOME HELP! SAORI AIZEN TAGS HERSELF IN AND HELPS HER LIFT HIM UP! INCREDIBLE TEAMWORK HERE! AND ARIA IS NOW ABLE TO DROP TLA DOWN WITH A POWERBOMB FROM THE TOP ROPE! SAORI GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!
THR-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT JOHNSON LIFTS UP ARIA AND SLAMS HER DOWN WITH A REVERSE POWERSLAM RIGHT ON TOP OF THE COVER! He manages to break up the pin there and now he throws Aizen to the outside! Bro goes to follow up! JAY LOOKS TO THROW AIZEN INTO THE BARRICADE, BUT SAORI TURNS IT AROUND AND SENDS JAY RIGHT PAST SELINA! Saori walks towards the area and goes to get Triple J-
(As Saori walks past Selina Reyes, she stops for only a brief moment. She just shakes her head, before knocking Selina’s headset off. Selina immediately gets up after this and steps up to Saori, but she isn’t alone.)
Persephone: And now it look Minerva is getting involved. Oh yeah, looks like things are getting heated here. ARIA is looking very distracted in the ring, waiting for someone to swing here!
(ARIA seems unsure of what to do. She figured things would come to this eventually as long as Minerva and Selina were present, but doesn’t want to be left alone as Saori is the legal competitor. Ultimately she leaves the ring to go help Saori before things get out of hand, but as this happens…)
Rich Russillo: Wait…who is that coming out of the crowd? Is that?
Thadd Blazevich: YO, NO WAY!
Rich Russillo: THAT’S EFFY MCAVOY! What is she doing out here!? It looks like she’s skipping around the ring and the ref is trying to contain this situation! He’s telling her to get out of here! Meanwhile, TLA and Jay Jerry Johnson just seem confused…
Thadd Blazevich: AND THEY ARE AMBUSHED FROM BEHIND BY FIRE AND ICE! RAVEN ROBERTS AND REX MCALLISTER ARE OUT HERE DUDES! THEY ARE WAILING ON TLA AND JOHNSON! The ref isn’t seeing any of this, he’s too busy trying to deal with Effy trying to get in the ring! And now ARIA and Aizen are both on the outside, brawling with our guests on commentary! This is just chaos!
Persephone: HERE COMES MILLI AND LIMMY NOW! What the hell? Raven tosses Jay to Milli Banks…NORTH STAR! REX GIVES TLA OVER TO MONAGHAN…AND HE HITS THE DIVINE DEPARTURE! And now all of them are heading back out into the crowd! That was a hit and run right there.
Rich Russillo: MEANWHILE ON THE OUTSIDE, AIZEN ROCKS REYES WITH A ROLLING BACKFIST! ARIA manages to drop Minerva with a superkick! Selina and Minerva have been taken out for a moment, AND I THINK SAORI HAS NOTICED THE KIND OF OPPORTUNITY THAT’S BEEN LEFT FOR HER AND ARIA!
Thadd Blazevich: SAORI QUICKLY SLIDES INTO THE RING, GETTING THE COVER ON TLA AFTER BRO WAS JUST HIT WITH ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS MOVES WE HAVE TODAY! THE REFEREE TURNS AROUND NOW THAT EFFY’S BACKED OFF, AND I DON’T THINK HE SAW WHAT JUST HAPPENED!!!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Let Me Hear’ by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas begins to play as Aizen rolls off of TLA. Saori doesn’t seem to care how things played out as she was able to pick up the victory. ARIA gets into the ring, but she on the other hand seems unsure of how things played out in the last few moments.)
Bella Braxton: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS…SAOOARRI AIZZZEEEN AND SEELINNNAA REYEEESS!
Thadd Blazevich: Dude, I don’t even know how to describe what I just witnessed. That was an epic match! But then everything just seemed to fall apart, descending into chaos!
Rich Russillo: This is what happens when we are near Territorial Invasion! Dynasty wanted to make their presence known tonight and that is exactly what they did! It seems like Saori Aizen and ARIA were barely able to crawl out of the rubble for the win!
Persephone: I have a feeling this celebration is going to be cut short. Selina Reyes and Minerva are back up and heading inside the ring!
Thadd Blazevich: AND MINERVA RUSHES INTO THE RING AND TAKES DOWN AIZEN WITH THE DEVIL’S TOUCH! That is definitely a party pooper for Saori. ARIA turns around to take on Minerva…BUT SHE’S CAUGHT WITH THE ALAMO KNEE! Selina Reyes and Minerva just knocked them down a peg for sure bros!
Rich Russillo: This was a chaotic night for sure! And now standing tall in the ring is Minerva and Selina Reyes! Starting from commentary and now standing above their Territorial Invasion opponents! Wow!
(The final shot is of Selina Reyes and Minerva looking down at the wounded ARIA and Saori Aizen. TLA and Johnson are on the outside, helping each other to the back, both not happy after the interference that cost them the match.)
(Commercial for the Disney+ series Marvel Zombies.)
(Voltage returns from commercial and cuts to the ring. Bella Braxton is standing by and she’s got a smile on her face.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… PLEASE WELCOME… ‘PRINCESS’ CANDICE BLAIR!!!
(The crowd cheers as ‘Rhapsody in Pink’ by Stella Cole begins to play across the PA system. Candice comes out, microphone in hand and a determined look on her face.)
Rich Russillo: Last week, Candice Blair competed against Cosmo Goldworthy in what was an extremely competitive match-up against the two. In the end, it was Candice who came out on top and put a stop to the momentum Cosmo was trying to build after defeating the New Breed Champion, Ashlynn Quinn.
Persephone: So because Candice beat an enhancement talent, who defeated another enhancement talent that lucked into a championship reign, she’s being allowed to come out here and talk about something no one even cares about. That’s fucking fantastic.
Thadd Blazevich: I mean, I can’t fault Candice if she’s about to come out here and state her case for a title shot!
(Once Candice is in the ring, she waits for her music to die down before she starts to speak.)
Candice Blair: So… remember when I said I wanted to go for gold this season?
(The crowd cheers because winning a championship has been on Candice’s mind since the very beginning of the season.)
Candice Blair: I don’t believe in limiting myself when it comes to which title to chase. I have competed for like practically everything in my career so far, but one thing I may not have focused on is the New Breed Championship. Two weeks ago, Cosmo Goldworthy got some much needed revenge on Ashlynn Quinn for Bloodsport when he defeated her in the middle of the ring. Even I can admit that victory put him at the front of the line for the New Breed Championship. There’s no better way to become the Number One Contender than by beating the champ, right?
(Candice had a point, but the coy smile on her face says she believes otherwise.)
Candice Blair: Well, last week I beat Cosmo, so if you want me to be totally honest, I kinda think that makes me just as worthy of being the number contender as Cosmo! I mean he beat Ashlynn, I beat him, why wouldn’t I like my chances of getting in the ring and beating Ashlynn? She has something that I want, and I’m a very determined woman this season. Do you guys even know how sick I am of hearing everyone say that Candice Blair is never going to get the job done? It gets old because I know that I’m capable of winning a championship. I know that I have talent in spades. I know that my time is coming sooner rather than later, and I’m going to seize control of my destiny this season.
(Candice nods her head, clear determination in her voice as the crowd rallies behind her.)
Candice Blair: If that rubs people the wrong way, then oh well? I have worked extremely hard since coming to EAW and while my last name automatically meant that expectations would be high, I haven’t been able to capitalize on any opportunity I’ve had. That sucks and it’s frustrating, and now it’s time to change that. Cosmo might not be happy about this, but I came to the ring tonight to officially challenge Ashlynn Quinn for the New Breed Championship at Territorial Invasion!
(The crowd goes absolutely crazy for this and rightfully so. There’s never been a time where they have turned their back on Candice and the EAW universe wants to see her succeed. They wait for Ashlynn to come out and accept the challenge, but instead ‘RUNITUP’ by Tyler, the Creator ft. Teezo Touchdown begins to play. Jeers fill the arena.)
Persephone: For once, I’m with the crowd. I don’t want to see this idiot either.
Thadd Blazevich: Well Cosbro was always gunna have something to say, Seph, considering he’s actually the one who holds the win over the champ!
Persephone: Then text Captain Charisma and ask for a match, damn. Don’t just come out here and waste my time!
(Cosmo grabs a microphone before he gets into the ring, coming face to face with the woman he’s set to team up with later on.)
Cosmo Goldworthy: Aight, so, you beat me last week, plain and simple. I’m pretty pissed about it, but in the end you got the better of me. That said, I still have a win over the champ and if anyone is gunna stake their claim to that title, it’s me. A loss last week doesn’t erase what I did the previous week and yo, Candice, you can get in line behind me. I had every intention of stepping up and calling my shot against Ashlynn, and I’m not about to let you take what I earned from me due to what went down last week.
Candice Blair: But what about what I earned last week? Let’s pretend for a moment that you are the rightful number one contender. You called your shot immediately after beating Ashlynn. You step into the ring against me and you basically lose your title as ‘number one contender’. That now falls on me and I did what anyone in my position would do. I came out here and challenged the champion. Now you’re out here, because you didn’t capitalize on what you did in a timely manner and telling me that I have no right to step up?
(Candice shakes her head.)
Candice Blair: It doesn’t work like that.
Cosmo Goldworthy: So what exactly are you expecting from me then? To come out here and blindly agree with you? Nah, man. That doesn’t work for me. I’m not here to just take a backseat, or let anyone else pass me by. I may not have a famous name to fall back on, or a load of experience here in EAW, but I deserve my shot. No matter what happened last week between the two of us, the fact I did beat Ashlynn doesn’t just get erased. It also doesn’t erase the fact that I’m talented as hell and have the world in the palm of my hand. I know that I got value and when the lights are the brightest, like they will be at Territorial Invasion, I know that I can take that New Breed Championship and bring it home with me. I’ll be happy to give you first crack, when it’s all said and done, because trust me, I want my get back when it comes to you.
(Cosmo shrugs and the crowd seems to be enjoying the competitive nature he is displaying against Candice.)
Candice Blair: I respect it. I’m not taking anything away from you, Cosmo. In fact, you’ve given me an idea and it might just be the CUTEST idea… EVER!
(Cosmo is intrigued but before he can question Candice about what she’s on about, ‘Juno’ by Sabrina Carpenter starts to play.)
Persephone: :noah: Look, I know this bitch is the champ and all, but Candice and Cosmo have already taken up WAY too much time. We don’t need any reason to prolong this!
Rich Russillo: It was inevitable that the New Breed Champion comes out considering Candice and Cosmo are the ones arguing over her championship.
Persephone: So what? She could have just sent them a text. I am seriously all about texting these days!
Thadd Blazevich: I love that Ashlynn is coming out here! Last week, Kai RaBROeux told her to be a fighting champion and it looks like she has taken that to heart!
(Ashlynn, who is dressed in her ring gear for her match against Diego Montana which is next, has a microphone in her hand. She stops mid-ramp and adjusts the New Breed Championship that is on her shoulder.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Okay seriously, cut the music.
(Once her music has ended, Ashlyn lets out a deep sigh.)
Ashlynn Quinn: While you two Uggos were in the ring arguing over who gets the honor of facing me next, I made a decision.
(Ashlynn pauses for a moment and once she is satisfied that she has Candice’s and Cosmo’s attention firmly on her, she continues.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Since Cosmo’s win over me was a total fluke and Candice beat someone who isn’t a true contender to my championship, I don’t really think either of you are worth my time and attention. As the champion, it is my duty to hold this belt to an impossibly high standard and I can’t do that against either of you. Neither of you have proven yourselves to be a worthy challenger and honestly? I’ve already defended this title against one Voltage Elitist. Chiyo Gedo FAILED, and it’s only right that I move on to either Showdown or Dynasty to find my next challenger. Don’t worry though, uggos. Once I defend against the other two brands, I’ll be back to select a Voltage Elitist. Maybe by then, one of you will have managed to separate yourselves from the pack and if not?
(Ashlynn shrugs.)
Ashlynn Quinn: I suppose someone else will demand a shot and I’ll have to entertain it. But you two? Nope. It’s not happening and I’m not sorry about that!
(Candice scoffs.)
Candice Blair: I should have expected as much from you, Ashlynn.
Cosmo Goldworthy: You don’t have a damn reason to deny me a match.
Ashlynn Quinn: Uhhh hello loser! I’m the CHAMPION. I can literally do what I want.
(Before anyone else can reply, the crowd pops for Eden Sinclair. She walks onto the ramp and clears her throat, causing all three competitors to turn and look at her.)
Eden Sinclair: I couldn’t help but stop what I was doing and come out here to address this situation. Personally, I think both Cosmo AND Candice have made compelling cases for themselves, and having been in contact with both Showdown and Dynasty over potential challengers for the New Breed Championship, I have come to a solution.
Ashlynn Quinn: Well good! I’m so glad someone has come out here to talk some sense into these two. I am ready to represent Voltage against the other brands, Eden! You and Captain Charisma can count on me!
Eden Sinclair: I appreciate that, Ashlynn, but your next challengers come from Voltage. I believe Candice was about to propose this idea anyway. At Territorial Invasion, you will defend your title in a Triple Threat against Cosmo and Candice both! Good luck to you.
(Ashlynn’s jaw drops as ‘Self Help Tape’ by Moses Sumney begins to play. Eden heads to the back while Candice and Cosmo look at one another and smirk. In the end, both of them will be getting the shot and that’s all they could ask for. Ashlynn stands there absolutely beside herself as Voltage fades into a commercial.)
(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, where Ashlynn Quinn will defend the New Breed Championship in a triple threat against Candice Blair and Cosmo Goldworthy.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(The camera transitions to Ashlynn Quinn in her corner, leaned back into it with a less than thrilled expression on her face as she awaits the arrival of her opponent.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 115 pounds…SHE IS THE EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION… MISS VOLTAGE HERSELF…ASHLYNN QUINN!!
(‘COMO CAPO’ by Clave Especial ft. Fuerza Regida plays to a negative reaction from fans as Diego does a cocky strut onto the stage, and strikes a pose. Diego is oozing his usual confidence, and begins heading down to the ring, taunting a few fans as he does with a shit-eating grin on his face.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Hailing out of Arlington, Texas, weighing in at 199 pounds…HE IS THE EL DIABLO GUAPO…DIEGO MONTANA!!
Thadd Blazevich: Last week, Diego asked for an opportunity.
Rich Russillo: Tonight, he gets one against Ashlynn Quinn. Then again, it’s non-title, so I imagine he still takes umbrage with that.
Thadd Blazevich: Guy really needs to focus on the positives. Besides, he’s still got Territorial Invasion on the horizon, bro!
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
(Ashlynn Quinn remains leaned back in her corner as Diego Montana walks to the center, extending his hand with the other arm behind his back in an attempt to charm her. However, Ashlynn simply responds with a vomit gesture, disgusted.)
Rich Russillo: Well, Diego considers himself a ladies man, but Ashlynn Quinn might be the one woman he can’t woo, given she already has eyes for another.
Persephone: Seriously, just one? I can name hundreds.
Rich Russillo: I’m trying to be nice.
(Diego doesn’t take the rejection harshly, and raises both hands up, almost to say “suit yourself” before focusing Ashlynn Quinn exits her corner to lock up with him.)
Rich Russillo: Collar and elbow tie-up takes place in the center of the ring! Diego has the strength advantage over Ashlynn, and easily backs her into the corner.
Thadd Blazevich: What’s he going for now?
(Diego kept her pinned there for a bit before breaking the collar and elbow, then gestures to his cheek for Ashlynn to kiss while she’s in the corner. Diego closes his eyes, placing both hands behind his back.)
Persephone: Is this guy for real?
Thadd Blazevich: I… think he is, bro.
Rich Russillo: BAD IDEA! AS ASHLYNN SLAPPED THE TASTE OF DIEGO’S MOUTH, SENDING HIM STAGGERING BACK! AND HE’S PISSED!
Persephone: Well, if he hates being embarrassed so much, then why constantly put himself in position to be?
(Diego went to angrily lunge at Ashlynn in the corner, but the referee stops him from getting to her, keeping him at bay long enough to calm down.)
Rich Russillo: Cooler heads prevail as Diego recomposes himself in the ring before Ashlynn exits her corner, meeting him in the middle once more for a collar and elbow tie-up!
Thadd Blazevich: Quinn gets the upper hand with a standing side headlock! BUT DIEGO BOUNCES HER OFF THE ROPES TO ESCAPE!
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN ALMOST CAME REBOUNDING BACK INTO A CLOTHESLINE, BUT LUCKILY DUCKED UNDERNEATH! DIEGO SPINS AROUND, AND DUCKS DOWN HIMSELF FOR A BACK BODY DROP ATTEMPT!
Thadd Blazevich: ASHLYNN COUNTERS WITH A SUNSET FLIP- BUT WHOA! DIEGO KEEPS HIS BALANCE, DUDE, AND SITS DOWN ON HER CHEST! HOOKING BOTH LEGS FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN SHIFTS THE MOMENTUM ON DIEGO TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH HER SUNSET FLIP COVER! BUT DIEGO ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET, AND GRABS HER BY THE ANKLE! ROLLING QUINN BACK TO HERS FOR AN IRISH WHIP INTO THE CORNER!
Thadd Blazevich: DIEGO CAME CHASING AFTER HER, BUT ASHLYNN GOES UP AND OVER HIM! DIEGO JUST HALTED HIS MOMENTUM BEFORE COLLIDING CHEST FIRST WITH THAT TOP TURNBUCKLE-
Rich Russillo: BUT FROM BEHIND! ASHLYNN QUINN WITH A SCHOOL GIRL, AND PUTS BOTH FEET UP ONTO THE ROPE!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Persephone; Oh, goddammit.
(The referee notices Ashlynn’s feet on the ropes, and reprimands her for it. Quinn releases the cover, and begins arguing with him until-)
Rich Russillo: DIEGO COMES FROM BEHIND WITH AN O’CONNOR ROLL ON A DISTRACTED QUINN! GRABBING THE ROPE FOR LEVERAGE!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHH-
(Once again, the referee catches one of them in the act. This time, it’s Diego, who immediately pleads with the referee after being caught, releasing the cover on Ashlynn.)
Persephone: Of course, the referee chooses now to not be blind instead of a thousand other times. We could’ve been put out of our misery from seeing this match. 💔
Rich Russillo: Hey, Ashlynn is back up, and spins Diego around!
(Irate, Ashlynn gestures to the middle rope that Diego held onto for leverage. But Diego responds back that she started it, and the two begin to argue with one another. Diego eventually gets fed up, and shoves Ashlynn down onto her ass, yelling at her while she’s seated down.)
Thadd Blazevich: :yikes: Things are getting ugly…
Rich Russillo: I can’t imagine that push going over well with the New Breed Champion.
(Ashlynn returns to a vertical base, and shoves Diego back in return. Although, he only staggers a bit… irritated, Diego chuckles to himself briefly before-)
Rich Russillo: RIGHT HAND! DIEGO WITH A CHEAP SHOT ONTO ASHLYNN! ASHLYNN RESPONDS BACK WITH ONE OF HER OWN, AND ITS TURNED INTO A STRIKE EXCHANGE! CENTER OF THE RING, BOTH COMPETITORS GOING BACK AND FORTH! ASHLYNN! DIEGO! ASHLYNN! DIEGO! ASHLYNN GETS THE UPPER HAND, BACKING DIEGO UP AGAINST THE ROPES WITH RIGHTS FOR AN IRISH WHIP!
Thadd Blazevich: ASHLYNN QUINN HAD WINDED BACK FOR SOMETHING, BUT DIEGO HANGS ONTO THE TOP ROPE, AND SLIDES OUT UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM!
Persephone: Coward.
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN’S ALREADY AT HER WITS END WITH DIEGO THROUGHOUT TONIGHTS CONTEST, AND GOES AFTER HIM HERSELF! CHASING DIEGO AROUND THE RING!
Thadd Blazevich: ASHLYNN’S GAINING ON HIM, AND DIEGO SLIDES BACK INSIDE THE RING!
Rich Russillo: QUINN FOLLOWS SHORTLY AFTER, AND DIEGO WENT FOR A CLOTHESLINE! BUT ASHLYNN QUINN DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND HE SPINS AROUND INTO AN EYE POKE! DIEGO STAGGERS BACK INTO THE CORNER, STRUGGLING TO SEE AS THE REFEREE GETS ON ASHLYNN FOR HER ILLEGAL MANEUVER!
Thadd Blazevich: Doesn’t look to me she cares much, bro!
Persephone: How long until either of them causes a DQ at the rate they’re going?
Rich Russillo: There’s been lots of rulebreaking from both sides, and Ashlynn goes to maintain her onslaught. Grabbing hold of Diego, and directing him to another corner. SLAMMING HIM FACE FIRST OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Thadd Blazevich: ASHLYNN QUICKLY GOES TO WORK WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP THAT ECHOES THROUGHOUT THE ARENA, AND FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A FOREARM! DIEGO IS STUNNED, AND GETS SNAPMARED DOWN TO A SEATED POSITION!
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN CHARGES OUT THE CORNER WITH A RUNNING NECK SNAP, AND CRAWLS INTO THE COVER! HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: KICKOUT!
Rich Russillo: Diego rolls onto his belly, favoring his neck. But Ashlynn Quinn smells blood in the water, and stands over Diego… lifting him up to all fours before dragging him over to the ropes! Ashlynn Quinn hangs Montana on the middle rope, and STANDS ON HIM WITH BOTH FEET! CHOKING DIEGO ACROSS THAT MIDDLE ROPE!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!!
Thadd Blazevich: Quinn calls it off at three!
Persephone: I was kind’ve hoping she’d get to five.
Thadd Blazevich: To get herself disqualified?
Persephone: That, and I like to see Diego in pain.
(Quinn steps off Diego’s back, and he remains hung across the middle rope while struggling for air.)
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN SLINGSHOTS HERSELF TO THE FLOOR, AND GOES FOR A SLAP ON DIEGO! WHO CATCHES IT! DIEGO CAUGHT HER ARM, AND DRAGS ASHLYNN UP ONTO THE APRON BEFORE PULLING HER TORSO THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A HANGMAN DDT!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT ASHLYNN RE-ENTERS THE RING WHILE IN THAT FRONT FACELOCK, AND GOES TO DUMP DIEGO OUT UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Rich Russillo: BUT DIEGO CATCHES HIMSELF ON THE APRON, AND ASHLYNN CHARGES OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES FOR A SUICIDE “BESTIE SPEAR!” KNOCKING DIEGO OFF THE APRON, AND FLYING OUT OF THE RING HERSELF!
Persephone: If only the suicide spear lived up to it’s name.
Thadd Blazevich: :roman:
Persephone: What?
Rich Russillo: Uh… moving on. Ashlynn Quinn crawls over to Diego, and rolls him into the ring. Quinn hops up on the apron, and SLINGSHOTS OVER FOR A SOMERSAULT SENTON! CONTINUING TO TARGET THE GUT AS DIEGO MONTANA JOLTS UP TO A SEATED POSITION!
Thadd Blazevich: NOW, ASHLYNN BEGINS TO STALK HIM AS HE WORKS HIS WAY UP TO ALL FOURS! READY TO END THIS, BRO!
Persephone: Finally!
(Diego falls down to a seated position, holding his gut as he scoots back into the corner, trying to beg Ashlynn off as she marches towards him.)
Rich Russillo: MONTANA! DIEGO MONTANA USES QUINN’S TIGHTS TO HIS ADVANTAGE, PULLING HER SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST! ASHLYNN GOES TUMBLING OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, HOLDING HER SHOULDER AS HITS ALL FOURS ON THE OUTSIDE!
Thasd Blazevich: Quinn uses the apron to pull herself back up-
Rich Russillo: BUT DIEGO COMES BLASTING INTO HER WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK!
(Ashlynn goes down as Diego slides out under the bottom rope, and instead of immediately taking advantage, he decides to lean back on the apron instead… smugly soaking in the boos.)
Rich Russillo: That Diego sure is a piece of work, huh…
Persephone: Ugh, tell me about it.
Thadd Blazevich: Brochacho is feeling himself, and you can’t fully blame him. He’s firmly in control of the Champion.
Persephone: Yeah, for now. His five minutes are up if he doesn’t capitalize soon.
Rich Russillo: Diego’s springing into action now against Ashlynn, rolling her back inside the ring! Diego slithers in himself, and mounts Ashlynn with MULTIPLE RIGHT HANDS! BEFORE PULLING HER UP INTO A VERTICAL SUPLEX!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT DOESNT STOP THERE, ROLLING BACK TO HIS FEET FOR ANOTHER SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: DIEGO GOES TO COMPLETE THE TRIFECTA… AND HE DOES WITH THREE AMIGOS!
Thadd Blazevich: Diego rolls out to the apron, and begins climbing to the top rope!
(Diego does a little shimmy before perching himself.)
Rich Russillo: Of course, adding insult to injury as-
Thadd Blazevich: WENT FOR THE “LATIN LOVER SPLASH!” BUT ASHLYNN ROLLED OUT THE WAY, AND TO A KNEE IN THE CORNER! DIEGO ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET, AND-
Rich Russillo: ROLL THROUGH DROPKICK FROM ASHLYNN! BIT OF A SHORTENED VERSION OF “TREND SETTER!” DIEGO IS STUNNED, AND SEEMS TO BE RUNNING ALMOST OFF INSTINCT AS HE SCRAMBLES TO HIS FEET WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE ROPES!
Thadd Blazevich: “PINK STAR DIAMOND!”
Persephone: YES!
Thadd Blazevich: BLOCKED!
Persephone: NO!
Rich Russillo: DIEGO HOLDS HER IN PLACE BEFORE LAUNCHING ASHLYNN OFF AS SHE LANDS ON HER FEET! ASHLYNN SWINGS WILDLY FOR A CLOTHESLINE! BUT DIEGO DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A “VATO LACO!”
Thadd Blazevich: THE BACK OF ASHLYNN’S HEAD BOUNCED OFF THE RING MAT, AND DIEGO HOOKS BOTH LEGS DEEP! COULD HE HAVE IT HERE?!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN EXPLODES FROM OUT THE COVER! GETTING HER SHOULDER UP LAST MINUTE! MONTANA’S IRATE, AND BEGINS POUNDING THE MAT IN ANGER!
(Diego angrily backs the referee into a corner, ranting at him to count faster.)
Persephone: Quit wasting time, idiot.
Rich Russillo: Diego’s talented, but it’s time like this he tends to stand in his own way.
(Diego finally turns his attention back to Ashlynn as she lines prone on the canvas. Diego pulls her up by the head, and she’s 115 pounds of deadwei-)
Rich Russillo: SMALL PACKAGE!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEE-
Thadd Blazevich: DIEGO EXPLODES OUT THE COVER LAST MINUTE!
Persephone: :noah: When will it end?
Rich Russillo: AND STUMBLES INTO THE CORNER WHERE ASHLYNN FULLS STEAM AHEAD AT HIM! LEAPING ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH CATLIKE AGILITY, AND REIGNING DOWN WITH PUNCHES AS THE CROWD COUNTS ALONG!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIG-
Thadd Blazevich: WAIT, WAIT!
Rich Russillo: DIEGO EXITS THE CORNER WITH ASHLYNN IN POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB! QUINN IS FLAILING HER ARMS IN CLEAR PANIC BEFORE DIEGO STUFFS HER WITH THAT FOLDING POWERBOMB!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: ASHLYNN WENT TO KICKOUT, BUT DIEGO TURNED IT INTO A BOSTON CRAB! BOSTON CRAB TRANSITION FROM THE POWERBOMB!
Rich Russillo: BUT ASHLYNN REFUSES TO GIVE IN, CLAWING HERSELF TOWARDS THE ROPES FOR A ROPE BREAK! GRABBING HOLD OF THE BOTTOM ROPE!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FI-
Rich Russillo: DIEGO USED ALMOST ALL OF HIS FIVE COUNT THERE BEFORE THE REFEREE MANAGED TO PRY HIM OFF!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT DIEGO IS RELENTLESS, AND GRABS THE LEGS OF ASHLYNN! ONLY TO GET SHOVED AWAY WITH BOTH FEET AS SHE HANGS ONTO THE BOTTOM ROPE!
Rich Russillo: DIEGO RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND SO DOES ASHLYNN! USING THE ROPES FOR HELP! ASHLYNN SIDESTEPS A CHARGE FROM DIEGO, AND HE LANDS ON HIS FEET OUTSIDE BEFORE HOPPING BACK ONTO THE APRON! TRYING TO GET BACK INTO THE RING-
Thadd Blazevich: PINK STAR DIAMOND!!! DIEGO WENT TO RE-ENTER THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND GOT CAUGHT!
Rich Russillo: DIEGO TUMBLES BACK INSIDE THE RING, AND ASHLYNN DRAGS HIM BACK UP ONE MORE TIME FOR ANOTHER PINK STAR DIAMOND!
Persephone: Now, was that necessary? Pretty sure he was out after one. :mjlol:
Rich Russillo: I guess Ashlynn Quinn taking out of a bit of her aggression on Montana before going for the pinfall!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… THE NEW BREED CHAMPION, ASHLYNN QUINN!
(Ashlynn releases the cover as ‘Juno’ by Sabrina Carpenter plays. Quinn stands up, and snatches her Championship away from the referee, raising it high.)
Rich Russillo: Big win for Ashlynn Quinn tonight!
Persephone: It’s not that big when everybody has also pinned the person you beat.
Rich Russillo: Regardless, momentum goes a long way, and she’ll need all of it heading into Territorial Invasion.
Thadd Blazevich: No kidding, bro!
(Ashlynn clutches the Championship close to her chest, and proceeds to leave the ring while Diego writhes in pain on the canvas.)
(Commercial for the new Marvel Rivals season with Bronson Daniels.)
(Voltage returns from commercial break and fades backstage. Lurking around the guerilla area is none other than the King of Elite, Drake Armstrong. He’d been watching with great interest the match between New Breed Champion, Ashlynn Quinn, and Diego Montana, which resulted in a win for Ashlynn. As soon as Ashlynn appears backstage post-match, Drake seeks her out.)
Drake Armstrong: Excuse me, Ashlynn?
(Ashlynn comes to a stop and looks puzzled as she sees Drake coming towards. Despite her victory over Diego, Ashlynn is not in the best of moods. Not only is she having to defend her championship at Territorial Invasion, she is going to have to do it against two hungry competitors. Cosmo Goldworthy and Candice Blair had both staked their claim to the championship and Eden Sinclair had deemed them both the number one contenders. Whatever Drake wants is not something Ashlynn has the patience to deal with at the moment.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Yes?
Drake Armstrong: Pray tell I have a moment of your time?
Ashlynn Quinn: Um, well I just had a very grueling match against a total uggo, and I need to shower and wash his stink off of me so, now is just not a good time.
(Drake brushes off Ashlynn’s hesitance to speak with him, takes her by the elbow, and escorts her away from prying eyes. Ashlynn lets out a sigh of annoyance, but when Drake brings them to a stop, she pulls away from him and folds her arms across her chest.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Well since you clearly don’t understand boundaries, let me go ahead and put my foot down! I am not interested in speaking with you because my eyes are on someone else. So while I do appreciate the interest you have in me, it is not reciprocated, Drake.
(Drake gives her a quizzical look and then it dawns on him that Ashlynn believes he is pulling her for a chat because he is interested in her. The War Games captain chuckles, unable to help himself. Ashlynn huffs.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Nothing I said is funny!
Drake Armstrong: The thought of myself being interested in you is quite humorous, in retrospect. I do not wish to speak to you because I am ‘interested’, Ashlynn. I do not concern myself with distractions when it comes to this sport. However, I do happen to know someone who is ‘interested’ in you, and I do believe you are keen on pursuing the connection you seem to believe you have with him.
(This shifts Ashlynn’s entire demeanor.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Are you speaking about Kai?
Drake Armstrong: That is precisely who I am referring to. It is not a secret that you set your eyes on him as this season commenced and it has been brought to my attention that the two of you enjoyed a little night cap last week.
(Ashlynn blushes and twirls a strand of sweaty blonde hair around her finger.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Kai is such a gentleman and yes, we have been enjoying one another’s company, at least I know I have. The fact it seems to be mutual is exciting to hear! Are you like being his wingman right now? Because if Kai likes me and wants to see me again l, he can just say it. I think it’s super obvious that I really want to get to know him.
(Drake stares at Ashlynn.)
Drake Armstrong: Pardon? His wingman? Whatever do you mean by that?
(Ashlynn goes to explain what the concept of a ‘wingman’ is, but she stops. Something about the way Drake is looking at her unnerves her and her defenses go up.)
Ashlynn Quinn: So… yeah. What does my relationship with Kai have to do with you?
(Her question brings a rather mocking smile to Drake’s face.)
Drake Armstrong: Ahhh, I am glad you asked! As the captain of the Voltage War Games team, it is my best interest to look out for both of my teammates! I have lofty expectations for both Hans and Kai, and I expect for them to head into Territorial Invasion solely focused on the victory and in order for that to happen, I need to limit distractions.
(Drake narrows his eyes at Ashlynn.)
Drake Armstrong: I get the impression that you are looking to become a bit of a distraction for the 24/7 Contract holder, and I find myself questioning why. Do you truly enjoy the company of Kai Rabeaux, or are you attempting to keep him close so you can assure yourself that he will not be cashing his contract in on you? I do not pretend to know, nor do I care about your motives as it pertains to Kai. However, I wish for him to go into War Games with a clear head. He needs to focus on the task at hand, which is brand supremacy for Voltage. I will not accept anything other than a decisive victory for my team.
Ashlynn Quinn: Okay? I don’t really understand what you’re getting at and really, I don’t appreciate the way you’re speaking to me right now. I don’t have any ulterior motives when it comes to Kai, and besides, he already told me he’s not looking to become the New Breed Champion. My interest in him stems from the fact I find him super hot, and that’s kinda all there is to it.
Drake Armstrong: Perhaps that is the case, or you are more intelligent than you portray yourself to be. I am looking out for Kai’s best interests, as I have stated, and quite frankly, I do not think you are what is best for him at this moment in time. Kai needs to focus on his career, as he is starting to assert himself as one of the top names on Voltage. I have gifted him with the greatest opportunity he could possibly have in his rookie season, and that is not something to be denied. Over the last few years, War Games has proven itself to be a launching pad for world champions and future greats. Do you understand what a victory in this match could do for Kai, Ashlynn?
(Ashlynn fixes Drake with a glare.)
Ashlynn Quinn: I’m not a moron. I clearly understand how big of a win War Games is, duh. You don’t have to talk down to me as I am the one who’s standing here with a championship and you are too scared to cash in your King of Elite crown! Maybe you need to worry about your own career and if you can honestly become the EAW Champion or not, instead of trying to meddle in Kai’s and my relationship.
(Drake, who had come prepared to have a friendly chat, takes a turn and drops any trace of friendliness, faux or not, from his voice. He leans down so he is right in Ashlynn’s face.)
Drake Armstrong: I would certainly watch what I say if I were you, dear Ashlynn. The person who scores the winning pin in the War Games match is owed a favor from Captain Charisma. I have my plan set to ensure I am the one who scores that decisive fall and do not think, not even for a moment, that I can’t decide the fate of your New Breed Championship. You’ve already got a tough road ahead of you in terms of leaving Territorial Invasion with your pathetic little reign intact and do not assume that it can not get worse for you.
(Ashlynn crinkles up her nose and takes a step back, clearly not appreciating Drake’s threat.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Well it’s a good thing that the odds of you getting the fall in War Games is like one in nine. Those odds don’t favor you. If anyone is going to get the fall for Voltage, it’ll be Kai and once I tell him you threatened me, he may not even want to work with you at all!
(This causes Drake to laugh.)
Drake Armstrong: You believe Kai has already fallen for you, do you not?
(Ashlynn says nothing, which basically confirms Drake’s opinion on the situation. This allows him to pounce.)
Drake Armstrong: Perhaps Kai is the one playing you, Ashlynn. It is all well and good to tell someone you are not interested in their championship, but can you truly trust the words of a premiere opportunist? Kai did not hesitate to accept my invitation to join the War Games team, even if my reputation is not a favorable one. Why do you assume he genuinely likes you, a vain and shallow creature who could not hold a single stimulating and intelligent conversation even if her very existence depended on it? It is, perhaps, correct to assume that the New Breed Championship is below Kai at the moment, however taking it for his person will allow him the freedom to compete amongst all three brands. That is a freedom not even I would scoff at considering we all wish to conquer this company and stand atop it. Maybe I am wrong to worry about you becoming a distraction for Kai.
(Drake pauses, a thoughtful look on his face. The look on Ashlynn’s pretty, yet naive face, tells him that his words are getting to her and he turns his thoughtful look into one of pity.)
Drake Armstrong: Maybe I should worry about you. You are ripe for the pickings, considering your history within this company, and there’s not a single person on Voltage to save you this season. You find yourself alone and for the first time in recent memory, you have quite the target on your back. Cosmo and Candice certainly did not hesitate to step up to the plate and now you have to worry whether or not Kai has true feelings for you. You are vulnerable and in a very unfortunate spot. Perhaps I am the one putting far too much faith in Kai. Do you think I should be watching my back around him as well?
(Drake looks unsettled at the thought and Ashlynn’s face has gone completely pale.)
Drake Armstrong: My apologies for approaching you in such a manner and assuming that I had to worry about Kai falling victim to you. He may very well be playing all of us. I suppose we should both watch our backs and steer clear of the young Mr. Rabeaux. Such a pity I have given him this remarkable opportunity.
Ashlynn Quinn: :lupe: Yeah…
(She looks up at Drake with a worried expression on her face.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Do you really think Kai is playing both of us?
(Drake’s expression turns grave.)
Drake Armstrong: Anything is possible, unfortunately.
(Ashlynn sighs but doesn’t say anything else. It’s written all over face that she has just bought the story that Drake has sold her. She adjusts her championship and bites down on her bottom lip.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Well, you’ve given me a lot to think about. Kai is so hot but the fact he might have an Uggo personality is so not cool. I’m really upset right now.
(Drake gives Ashlynn a sympathetic look and the New Breed Champion takes her leave. As soon as Ashlynn disappears from his sight, Drake shakes his head.)
Drake Armstrong: That was almost too easy. One less distraction to worry about.
(Proud of himself, Drake strolls off and Voltage fades away.)
(The camera returns to the backstage area, specifically to a view of a ficus. It’s a nice ficus, but nothing special, and the camera lingers a little too long on it. You begin to wonder why the camera man focuses on the ficus so much, does he have a weird thing for plants? Did I accidentally turn on a nature documentary about domesticated flora? You begin to wonder about what you’re doing with your life, what you’ve spent your time on, and what value it’s actually brought to your short existence in this shallow realm of reality? What if in all of this, we are nothing but a ficus that sits in a corner as the important matters pass us by with little care to our unimpactful existence, and as what little candlelight we add to the burning brightness of the universe fades you wonder… did we ever make a difference? Did we add anything real? Will we even be remembered or just be brushed away like the dust that I resemble? And just as you reach a point of maybe making a true philosophical breakthrough for your own personal meaning in life… the camera begins to pan and we hear a woman’s voice.)
(We see the rest of the room now as there is an office set up around the ficus, including some art on the wall and a desk. And seated at the desk we see Eden Sinclair midway through a phone call. She flips through some folders on her desk before finding one she was looking for and flipping it open.)
Eden Sinclair: Yes, I have it right here. We should have everything processed and organized in time for next week’s meeting with legal.
(She pauses and listens to the chatter across the phone line.)
Eden Sinclair: This is Voltage. We get threats of being cancelled like every week. Just do whatever you usually do and this whole thing will pass just like the rest. Did you even watch Bloodsport? If that didn’t end us, nothing will.
(Just then, the door opens and Chiyo Gedo walks in, closing the door behind him. He steps over and takes a seat across the desk from Eden, a focused expression on his face.)
Eden Sinclair: Uh huh. Yep. Okay. Hey I have to go, my meeting just walked in.
(Eden hangs up the phone and then looks over at Chiyo.)
Eden Sinclair: Thank you for coming to see me!
Chiyo Gedo: No problem, but can I ask what this is pertaining to? I have a lot to get ready for before Territorial Invasion gets here.
Eden Sinclair: And that is exactly what I wanted to discuss. Quite simply, I have high hopes and expectations for you in Divide and Conquer. Your assigned partner may not be your first choice, but you’ve mentioned before about how you wanted an opportunity to shine around here. You’ve got the right mindset on that and this is the kind of opportunity I think you’ve been hoping and pushing for. You have the building blocks to do great things here on Voltage, Chiyo. And a victory in Divide and Conquer could prove to be the springboard to that next level for you. I want you to take this seriously and bring the win home to Voltage. The momentum it could provide could prove to be the difference in competing for championships at a show and not being booked at all. I’m not putting any promises on that. But momentum and major moments have a way of opening and closing doors around here. Lock in and really put the pedal to the floor for Territorial Invasion. We’re placing our trust in you for this.
(Chiyo watches her for a second, almost contemplating and processing the information. After a few seconds pass, he nods.)
Chiyo Gedo: You’re right. This is exactly the kind of situation I’ve needed to show what I can do and that I can take that next step forward. It’s a big spotlight where I will be carrying the brand on my shoulders for one of the biggest shows of the year. I don’t intend to disappoint you or Captain Charisma for taking this chance on me, nor do I intend to disappoint myself and deprive myself of what this win could do for my career here on Sunday Nights. Voltage will walk away victorious in Divide and Conquer, I will see to that.
(Chiyo takes a breath, swallowing a bit of frustration as he moves on to his next point.)
Chiyo Gedo: And you’re right. If I had my choice, I wouldn’t have gone with Diego Montana. He’s an arrogant and self centered ass with no real regard for the work it takes to do things around here. But at the same time, he’s young and hungry and looking to make his own mark around here. This match can do a lot for both of us so I’m sure we can find a way to get on the same page in that regard. And at the end of the day I’m sure we can get the job done if he can find a way to keep things—
(Just then, the door flies open, smacking into the wall. Diego Montana walks in with a cocksure smile on his face and a strut in his step despite losing to Ashlynn Quinn moments ago.)
Chiyo Gedo: …respectful.
Diego Montana: Eden, what’s good girl? You lookin fit as fuck tonight.
Eden Sinclair: (rolling her eyes) Ah yes, Diego. What would my Sunday night be without your particular form of… charm.
Diego Montana: What can I say? I bring the right energy to get people feelin good, especially a girl like you. But speaking of, I’d like to know why you’re in here with this nobody and not me?
(Diego motions towards Chiyo, who clenches his teeth and balls his fists in annoyance.)
Eden Sinclair: Because I asked to speak with him. Simple as that.
Diego Montana: Listen, I know you and ol’ Captain Charisma have had it out to keep me down because of how I would outshine the rest of the roster if you ever gave me a proper push, but the fans want what they want, and I know you do to—
(Diego goes to put a finger on Eden’s cheek but she cuts him off.)
Eden Sinclair: Touch me and I cut it off.
(Diego raises a hand to show his innocence before lifting it to twist at the end of his mustache.)
Diego Montana: I’m just saying. You and I both know I belong in a title match at TI. I’d look as good with gold wrapped around me as we would with your arms wrapped around me.
Chiyo Gedo: SHUT UP!!
(Diego looks back confused and annoyed at Chiyo.)
Diego Montana: Excuse me, people who matter are talking.
Chiyo Gedo: Then do something that actually matters, you moron!
(Chiyo stands to his feet and steps up to Diego.)
Chiyo Gedo: You’ve barely done anything since you got flushed down whatever sewer you and that rat tail of an upper lip came from and landed on Voltage. And now you have a chance to actually do something that could matter, that could put you into a real conversation by winning Divide and Conquer and you can’t even be bothered to begin taking it seriously? And then you have the audacity to come in here talking all of this crap after everything last week? What the hell is wrong with you?
Eden Sinclair: Gentlemen, let’s calm down. We have a long road before Territorial Invasion and we—
(Diego puts a hand up to wave off Eden and then turns and squares up to Chiyo.)
Diego Montana: Hey man. I do take this whole thing seriously. I seriously think that you and anyone else in this match is beneath me and what I should be doing. And I seriously know that it doesn’t matter what you or anyone else does because I’ll solo the whole thing whether you’re there or not. You might be so damn worried about how you prove you belong around here or whatever, but I already know that I do and I don’t gotta prove that to anybody. I just exist and exude stardom. The fans love me. Women love me. And you’re just in my way. Seriously.
Chiyo Gedo: No. The only one in anyone’s way is you. Because if you can’t get your head out of your ass then you’re going to cost us Divide and Conquer before we even get there, and you’re going to sink the whole ship for us and the brand. I’m trying to make something here; I’m trying to set a pace for the rest of the season.
Diego Montana: Okay, fine. I’ll set a pace for you right now—
(Diego then slaps Chiyo across the face. Chiyo is knocked back and Diego sits laughing. Eden Sinclair is shocked, and only just gets out of the way before Chiyo jumps Diego. Chiyo shoves Diego against a wall and smashes forearms into his face. Diego tries to cover but can’t. He then shoves a thumb into Chiyo’s eye which he uses to take advantage.)
Eden Sinclair: STOP IT! STOP THIS NOW! SECURITY! SECURITY WE NEED HELP!
(Diego grabs one of the framed art pieces and smashes it down over Chiyo’s head, the wood backing and frame snap and fall to the ground. Chiyo is stunned as Diego rushes in now, throwing punches.)
Eden Sinclair: WHERE IS SECURITY DAMMIT?!?
(Diego lands punch after punch before Chiyo manages to deflect one. Diego’s fist hits the concrete wall which causes him pain and Chiyo takes advantage. Chiyo grabs Diego by the head and turns through, smashing Diego face first into the concrete wall. Just as he does so, security finally arrives and pulls the two apart, both mean pulling and fighting to get back at the other. They are dragged out of the room, Chiyo first who is still yelling. And then Diego who now has blood running from his nose down through the mustache as he spits a bloody loogie at Chiyo’s direction. Security finishes removing them before Eden Sinclair sits down in her chair and puts her head in her hands, frustrated with what’s just happened between the Divide and Conquer team. The camera then turns and focuses in on the ficus, still there in its place, untouched, unmoved… but what does it mean?)
(Commercial for Fantasy Football: How bad did your first round pick underperform this week?)
(Moments later, we begin to fade back to ringside in the Spark Arena, as we hear Bella Braxton speak over the PA System…)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen… DANIELLAAAA ATLAAAAAASSSSSSSSS!!!!
(The New Zealand crowd would erupt into an extremely divisive, polarising opinion; some in the audience clearly being fans, others disliking Daniella entirely. ‘my mind is a mountain’ by Deftones would begin to flood through the speaker system, as slowly, Daniella Atlas makes her way onto the stage, already holding a microphone. Two expressions would be balanced on her face; one expression satisfied with her actions last Showdown, though half of her reads that she still appears to be on edge about Ms. Extreme’s attack against her just a handful of weeks ago. Slowly marching down the ramp, Daniella would eventually make it to the apron, facing the hard-cam, she slid atop it, kneeling on the apron. Eventually, she would step into the ring.)
(Pacing circles around the centre of the mat as if she were a shark, she awaited her theme song slowly fading out. Clearly, Daniella had something to get off her chest. Eventually with the audience noise dying down alongside the noise of her theme song, Daniella began to lift the microphone up to her lips.)
Daniella Atlas: I find it to be disappointing for Ms. Extreme that her Universal Women’s Championship reign shall go out not with a bang, instead with a whimper. In spite of all she did in order to get back to this very spot – all of the struggles she underwent in order to return to Championship glory, mon chérie shall be remembered not for the manner of which she claimed the Universal Women’s Championship, instead she shall be remembered for the manner of which she lost it. Perhaps my intentions would be much, much purer had this played out the way that I initially had intended; she and I would have fought to the brink of failure, so that one of us may use the other’s corpse as a platform to vault up the mountain; yet the last thing I would ever allow, is for Ms. Extreme to humiliate me in front of the entire world. Her attempts to do so last week, cracking the ring bell over my head and allowing Minerva to pick up a victory over me, truly set the tone for what our duel is going to become. I am not ashamed. I am not afraid. I am not even disappointed. Many others may have found themselves frustrated at what Ms. Extreme did; I simply took it as an extension of an olive branch, for what differences between us that exist, to become far, far more personal.
Daniella Atlas: Humiliation is not a game any Elitist should ever intend to play with me and Ms. Extreme is not exempt from this rule. I followed her over to Showdown, paying her a visit personally, to remind her of this fact; I am not the same as any other up-and-comer she is used to conquering. I am not among the likes of Ximena Velasquez, or Holly Arrow, among the many other on-the-rise Elitists Ms. Extreme found herself humiliating during her first stint at the pinnacle of this industry; I have shown my capabilities are far beyond anyone else at my supposed level, and Ms. Extreme shall be no different. A future of humiliation awaits her. A stark reminder of her spot in this industry, and how her eternal conquest of taking everything she may possibly take from this industry is an endeavor that shall come crumbling down at the hands of the Blade of Hermes. She is but a fool, running a fool’s errand.
(Daniella Atlas would continue to pace around the ring, determined and evidently focused solely on Ms. Extreme, each mannerism of hers only highlighting the desire to get her hands on Ms. Extreme and her Universal Women’s Championship.)
Daniella Atlas: What I did to Camille on Showdown was not enough to remind her of that fact. It was not enough to get it through her thick skull, just as it was never my intention to make her realize at that very moment. That isn’t enough for her; just as it is not enough for me. Through all I have accomplished here in Elite Answers Wrestling thus far, what I shall take most pleasure in, is ripping that Universal Women’s Championship from the cold hands of Ms. Extreme; and she shall finally get what she deserves once and for all. Once that Championship has been pried from her greedy fingers, this legacy she has built for herself pales in comparison to my own, and the attempts to humiliate me shall ultimately backfire – now is the time for Daniella Atlas to become Champion once more in Elite Answers Wrestling, and I can assure you, I will not be waiting any longer to become World Champion. I have no intentions of duking it out with Elitists I do not consider to be my peers throughout this season so I may get yet another opportunity; what I want is the Universal Women’s Championship, and I want it over Ms. Extreme’s dead body. For what she did to me last Voltage was exactly that; a death wish, one of her own creation, and one that I shall have absolutely zero qualms with seeing through to the end.
(Daniella would continue her pacing back and forth, once more looking to speak into the microphone…)
(Until…)
(‘RED THUNDER’ by Butcher Babies would once again interrupt Daniella, just as it did so a handful of weeks ago. Daniella’s expression swiftly changes from a focused, sadistic yet determined look, to one of clear annoyance, and disdain. Stepping out through the curtains with a microphone already in one hand – and the Universal Women’s Championship in another – walked Ms. Extreme, clearly having heard enough from Daniella Atlas, that she once again decided to make her presence felt. Marching down the ramp, her eyes did not drift away from Daniella Atlas’, the two making eye contact that persisted from the moment she began her march, to the moment she started to climb up the steel steps, and slowly entered the ring. Ms. Extreme would take a split second to raise her Championship high above her head, an act of defiance, as her theme song slowly began to fade out.)
(Moments later, Ms. Extreme would once more come face-to-face with Daniella Atlas, as she raises up her microphone to her lips.)
Ms. Extreme: I’m not exactly too thrilled about how you left me laying on Showdown last night, Daniella; though I guess it was to be expected. Evidently, the tensions between you and I have been rising non-stop ever since this entire thing began, and you laid me out yourself. It shouldn’t matter the manner I got my revenge, but at the end of the day, something like this was always to be expected – even if I have zero intentions of letting it go lightly. I don’t find you standing tall on Showdown to be at all amusing, I don’t find it to be anything more than a motivator to show you how large the gap between yourself and I really is, and if that means pushing my body to its limits, then so be it.
Ms. Extreme: I have conquered the absolute best of this industry. It’s exactly as you mentioned, I have faced up-and-coming talent here in Elite Answers Wrestling. I did face the likes of Holly and Ximena in the early stages of their careers, just as I had faced many others in their exact same position – yet to claim that you are any different to the names that I am used to facing is an appeal to ignorance. I haven’t just faced up and comers, Daniella, I’ve faced the best this industry has to offer. I’ve beaten World Champions at Pain For Pride to claim this Championship twice, and I have gone on to compete against the best of the best. I have spent my entire career facing absolutely everybody possible regardless of their stature in this company and I have beaten them all; I have beaten the worst and I have beaten the best, it shouldn’t be me that is called into question here, is it? They all believed that I would be the perfect stepping stone for them and that I would be the one to take the heat as they eventually catapulted themselves into super stardom, yet what happened to them? I’m still here, still winning World Championships, I have yet to be beaten down permanently, so what is it exactly, Daniella, that separates you from the infinite athletes I have already beaten and put down for nothing more than sport?
(Daniella Atlas’ eyes would remain locked with Ms. Extreme’s, as the sadistic rage that had been accumulating in Daniella Atlas as of recent times, due to Ms. Extreme’s actions, struggled to subside; she chose to keep her cool, but it was clear that Ms. Extreme’s desire to humiliate her only fueled her even more.)
Daniella Atlas: I have said it before and I will say it a thousand times; there is no Elitist quite like Daniella Atlas. You may be expecting what you have already encountered, you may be preparing for yet another personal bout, where we beat one another to a bloody pulp, however you shall soon learn how much greater I truly am.
Ms. Extreme: I’ve heard that many times before, Daniella. You are the exact type of talent that would march into Territorial Invasion way in over their heads and eventually pay for it. I’m far more tenured than you are, and I plan on putting that to good use; I’ve seen many Elitists in your position and no matter how talented they truly are there was nothing stopping me from using them as a stepping stone.
Daniella Atlas: Not until now.
(Ms. Extreme smirks.)
Ms. Extreme: You aren’t ready for this, Daniella.
(Daniella shakes her head.)
Ms. Extreme: What happened against Minerva will fall short to what is going to happen against me. I hope you know that.
(Daniella would sigh.)
Daniella Atlas: You’ll have to learn the hard way, hm?
Ms. Extreme: It would appear so…
(And then…)
(The two would immediately become interlocked! They charged forward, and began to trade hockey strikes, throwing haymakers one after another after another, connecting with one another’s temples!)
(Ms. Extreme would quickly manage to back Daniella Atlas into the corner, laying down right hands over and over and over; though it wouldn’t be long before Daniella Atlas managed to recover the momentum! She would shove the smaller and lighter Elitist away, before charging forward and throwing even more haymakers, the two of them engaging in a true brawl in the middle of the ring!)
(Daniella Atlas continued to throw lefts and rights, eventually gaining the upper hand over Ms. Extreme for just a few moments, before Camille would once more drive Daniella Atlas back-first into the turnbuckles!)
(The two would continue their grappling and striking in the corner, until…)
(A loud chorus of boos would be heard.)
(Rushing the ring charged security, immediately grabbing Ms. Extreme by the torso, and tearing her away from Daniella Atlas! The two would very quickly be separated, and held against the corner opposite to Daniella, just as Daniella is being held in hers!)
(The crowd evidently wanted the two to resume fighting; just as Daniella and Ms. Extreme also wanted to do so!)
Ms. Extreme: (off-mic) I’m going to humiliate you at Territorial Invasion!
(Daniella would struggle to make it through.)
Daniella Atlas: (off-mic) You’re going to regret doubting me!
(The two clearly had a disdain for one another that would only continue to grow.)
(Moments later, the broadcast began to fade out…)
(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, where Daniella Atlas faces Ms. Extreme for the Universal Women’s Championship.)
(Voltage returns to ringside.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!
(“Red Criminal” by Oral Cigarettes begins to play as we get a mix of cheers and boos. Chiyo Gedo makes his way out onto the stage with that always icy expression. He makes his way down to the ring, staying focused despite the events earlier tonight.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM OSAKA, JAPAN…WEIGHING IN AT 220 POUNDS…HE IS “THE UNCHAINED”…CHIIIYOOOO GEEEDDDOOOOO!
Rich Russillo: Chiyo Gedo had a run-in with Diego Montana earlier tonight. Words were exchanged and so were fists. You have to hope that he puts that out of mind for the time being and focuses on getting what could be a key victory here!
(‘My Own Summer’ by Deftones plays next and everything switches to boos. Selina Reyes slowly emerges onto the stage and stares down Gedo. Her focus is incredible, ignoring the crowd as she heads down towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT…RESIDING IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS…WEIGHING IN AT 117 POUNDS…SHE IS “THE ORYX QUEEN”…SSEEELINNNNAAA REEEYYYYESSSS!
Thadd Blazevich: Now let’s talk about the opportunity she has to look forward to! Just last week she agreed to team with Minerva to face off against ARIA and Saori Aizen! Dude, she needs to gain some momentum tonight. Best way to do that is with this win.
(She gets down to the ring and continues to stare down Gedo. He meets her glare and begins stepping towards her. The referee separates the two and then calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: That’s the bell and it looks like this one is officially underway! These two are starting things out circling one another…looking for an opening! And it looks like Gedo found one! He gets Reyes in the headlock! She tries to slip away but he has an iron grip! But Reyes eventually manages to escape and she runs to the ropes! CHIYO GEDO TRIES TO CATCH HER WITH A URANAGE OFF THE REBOUND! Reyes though is able to counter with an irish whip! SHE THEN TAKES DOWN GEDO WITH THE HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN! She sends him rolling right into the corner!
Thadd Blazevich: Dude, it seems like Reyes is about to start cooking here! She runs towards the corner and rocks him with a European uppercut! She then tries to lift him up onto the top rope, trying to set up something big already! Chiyo Gedo rains some forearms on her back instead! He manages to get out of there and then wrenches her arms into position for a tiger suplex! BRO GOES FOR IT! BUT SELINA REYES IS ABLE TO COUNTER WITH AN ELBOW TO THE FACE! She then runs to the ropes, leaping up on the top rope!
Persephone: OOOOOOF! Gedo snatches her leg and tears her right off those ropes! She crashes down into the mat with a nasty impact. He drags her towards the middle of the ring…AND HE LOCKS IN THE DRAGON SLEEPER! It would be really nice if Reyes would just tap out right now so we can get to whatever the next match is.
Rich Russillo: He’s got this one locked in with extra viciousness! Reyes might just pass out if she doesn’t find a way out of this one soon! SHE DRIVES HER KNEE BACK RIGHT INTO HIS HEAD! She then begins to stand back up! She manages to turn him around and drives him back into the corner! SHE THEN GETS HIM WITH A CHEST CHOP! She follows that up with a back elbow before rolling him forward with the snapmare! IT’S FOLLOWED UP BY A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!
Thadd Blazevich: That was a gnarly combination from Reyes! And now she drags him back up to his feet! She grabs him from behind and makes the attempt at a German suplex! But Gedo takes a big step forward and grabs onto the ropes! The referee goes to separate these two! As he does, Gedo tears through and grabs his opponent! BRO SPIKES HER INTO THE MAT WITH THE URANAGE! He hooks a leg for the cover!
ONE!
TW-
Persephone: Oh…it looks like she got that shoulder up. Seems like this one is going to continue. I don’t know for how long though as Chiyo Gedo brings his opponent to a vertical base! He picks her up and plants her into the mat with a snap dragon suplex! HE THEN HEADS OVER TO THE ROPES AND DOES SOME FLIPPY STUFF! LIONSAULT!
Rich Russillo: But Reyes manages to move out of the way just before impact! Gedo lands on his face and now seems completely stunned! As he goes to stand, Reyes manages to tag him with the basement dropkick right in the side of the head! She now grabs the arm…AND PLACES HIM IN THE FUJIWARA ARMBAR!
Thadd Blazevich: Oh that’s just cruel dudes! Look at the way she is pulling his arm up! Seems like she wants to rip it right out of its socket! With the mean streak of Reyes lately, she actually might! Gedo begins to crawl towards the ropes! With Reyes on his back, she is managing to crawl towards the ropes! AND HE GETS THERE! It looks like we have a rope break!
Persephone: Boring. The referee tells Reyes to let go of the hold! As Gedo manages to get back up onto his feet…REYES ROCKS HIM WITH A RUNNING FOREARM! She then sends him into the corner with another running forearm! She goes to build up some speed again, running to the other corner…BUT GEDO MEETS HER THERE WITH A CLOTHESLINE! He smashes her right into the corner there! He then tears her out and looks to take her down with another uranage!
Rich Russillo: BUT SHE COUNTERS WITH A SAITO SUPLEX! She drives him right into the mat! She then kips back up to her feet! She then gets him in the grounded headscissors! SHE SMASHES HIS FACE INTO THE MAT OVER AND OVER AGAIN! She’s dribbling his face like a basketball here! She then rolls him back over and goes for the cover!
ONE!
TW-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT BRO KICKS OUT AND WRAPS HER UP IN A GUILLOTINE CHOKE! This is an absolutely brutal submission hold! He has another hold locked in here! This is an excellent strategy dudes, trying to cut off oxygen from your opponent! It helps wear them down and cuts down on some of their offense! BUT SELINA REYES IS NOT GOING TO GIVE IN HERE! SHE BREAKS FREE OF THE HOLD AND PLACES GEDO IN A SLEEPER!
Persephone: Look at that, she’s getting a little even with him. But Chiyo Gedo manages to get back up to his feet with her on his back! SHE THEN HEADS TO THE CORNER AND CRUSHES HER INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! He then grabs her and tosses her across the ring with the tiger suplex! Damn, he got some distance with that one! She keeps rolling right underneath the ropes!
Rich Russillo: Looks like things are now heading to the outside! That doesn’t seem to be a problem at all for Chiyo Gedo! He slides to the ringside and manages to find her! HE THEN STANDS UP BEHIND HER AND GETS HER WITH A REVERSE FRANKENSTEINER! Her skull meets the mat in an awful here folks! She might be out of it! This is a perfect opportunity for Gedo as he begins stalking his opponent! He’s waiting for her to get back to her feet! AND THEN HE LUNGES FORWARD FOR THE FATAL HEAD TRAUMA!
Thadd Blazevich: But Selina Reyes is able to counter it! SHE DROPS HIM DOWN WITH THE ATOMIC DROP INSTEAD! SHE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A SAITO SUPLEX! Look at that, Gedo is back down and dude…things might be dire for him! She drags him back up to his feet and lifts him up onto the top rope! She climbs up there…AND SHE GETS IN POSITION FOR THE PUNJABI FLY!
Persephone: HA! CHIYO GEDO SHOVES HER OFF THE TOP ROPE INSTEAD! SHE CRASHES DOWN TO THE MAT IN AN AWFUL LANDING! Chiyo Gedo readjusts himself on the top rope! He waits for her to get back up onto her feet and then she leaps off the top rope…HE CRASHES DOWN ON HIS OPPONENT WITH A DIVING CROSSBODY! He hooks her leg and gets that cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Rich Russillo: BUT NO! REYES IS ABLE TO KICK OUT! Even that cold demeanor of Gedo cannot hide his frustration here! He grabs her and brings her up to her feet! HE UNLOADS SOME BRUTAL FOREARMS INTO HIS OPPONENT! He then runs the ropes, building up some speed before looking for that Heat Seeker! HERE COMES THAT SPINNING BACK ELBOW!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT REYES CATCHES HIM INSTEAD! SHE USES HIS OWN MOMENTUM TO GET HIM WITH MASSIVE GERMAN SUPLEX! That was a nasty looking move bro! Gedo staggers on up to his feet and finds himself in that corner again! SELINA REYES MEETS HIM THERE WITH A RUNNING KNEE! SHE THEN PLANTS HIM INTO THE MAT WITH THE RUNNING BULLDOG! And now she’s heading up onto that top rope! She stares down at her opponent with hate in her eyes! TOP ROPE SENTON!
Persephone: NOPE! GEDO GETS HIS KNEES UP AND REYES CRASHES DOWN SPINE FIRST! She definitely had all the air knocked out of her there! Chiyo Gedo gets back to his feet and he is ready to put this one away! He drags her back up and takes hold of the arm! SWIFT ENDING!
RIch Russillo: BUT REYES IS ABLE TO GET OUT OF IT! SHE GRABS HIM BY THE HEAD AND RUNS TOWARDS THE ROPES! SHE DRILLS HIM WITH THE TORNADO DDT! From there she takes hold of him…AND LOCKS IN THE SICILIAN STRETCH! THE REYES LOCK IS IN! You can see the pain immediately shoot through the face of Gedo, this is an excruciating submission hold! You have to wonder if Gedo might just tap out from this!
Thadd Blazevich: I mean, look at him dudes! Gedo is fading fast! Reyes is putting every bit of strength she can into this! She wants to make him submit! And that might just happen soon! The referee is checking on Gedo and it looks like he might be out here!
Persephone: NO! WHY IS HE FIGHTING BACK? He begins crawling towards the ropes, dragging himself towards the ropes! HE GETS THERE! The referee is once again forced to separate the competitors! Reyes looks absolutely livid as she’s pulled off of her opponent! She drags him away from the ropes and gets him in position for that Oryx Awakening! IT’S SO OVER!
Rich Russillo: NOT YET! CHIYO GEDO LIFTS HER UP INSTEAD AND TOSSES HER OVERHEAD WITH A BACK BODY DROP! She goes up high up in the air and lands hard! She’s barely able to get back up onto her feet here…AND THEN GEDO GETS HER WITH THAT URANAGE! But he doesn’t stop there…he goes to the ropes and lands a flawless lionsault!
Thadd Blazevich: Looks like Gedo is beginning to wake up now! He heads to the ropes again! A SECOND LIONSAULT! Bro is off the chain right now! He doesn’t go for a cover, instead dragging his opponent back up to her feet! SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! He keeps hold of her, clearly looking to make a statement right about now! ANOTHER SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! Dude just absolutely obliterated his opponent! And now he hooks the leg and goes for the cover to put this one away!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Persephone: Seriously? How did she just kick out of that? Oh, nevermind…GEDO IMMEDIATELY JUST PLACES HER IN THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE! He is desperate to get this win tonight, especially after that heated confrontation with Diego Montana! But after everything that he just blasted her with, seems like she’s going to be going to sleep very shortly!
Rich Russillo: BUT NO! REYES PLANTS HER FEET ON THE GROUND! She is refusing to give up here but there isn’t a prayer in hell that she is lifting up her opponent! She tries to move him towards the ropes but to no avail! You can see her beginning to fade now, perhaps going to be the win that submits here!
Thadd Blazevich: NO BRO! SHE MANAGES TO GET FREE ENOUGH! SHE SHIFTS HER WEIGHT DOWN ONTO GEDO, PINNING HIS SHOULDERS TO THE MAT! SHE IS GOING TO STEAL IT RIGHT HERE!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Persephone: So close yet not close enough. Gedo is able to kick out and both of these competitors scramble up to their feet! Reyes tries to cut him down with a clothesline but he ducks under it! HE GRABS HER FROM BEHIND AND LAUNCHES HER WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! SOMEHOW THIS BITCH LANDS ON HER FEET! She then darts forward and gets him with a dropkick in the back! He lands on the second rope!
Thadd Blazevich: And I think we know what she might be planning next here! She builds up some speed before swinging those legs right into his face with the tiger feint kick! He’s knocked across the ring bros!
Rich Russillo: As Chiyo Gedo rises back to his feet, not knowing where he is from that almighty blow, Reyes moves into position! SHE LINES UP HER SHOT AND THEN GETS HIM WITH THAT BUSAIKU KNEE! THE ALAMO KNEE CONNECTS AND GEDO MIGHT BE KNOCKED OUT! She hooks the leg and goes for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘My Own Summer’ by Deftones begins to play as the crowd boos. Selina Reyes crawls off her opponent with a smirk on her face, before returning to her feet. The referee raises the hand of Selina Reyes, as Selina stands tall over Chiyo Gedo.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…SEEELLINNNNAAA REEYEEESSS!
Rich Russillo: That was a very competitive bout between these two competitors! Chiyo Gedo and Selina Reyes really had a good competitive match there! In the end though, Reyes was able to pull that victory!
Thadd Blazevich: Not wrong dude. There were definitely times when I thought it was going to Gedo. But once that final volley connected, it provided her with that opening she needed! Congrats to Selina Reyes for the win!
(Selina Reyes celebrates her ring as she heads up the ramp. Chiyo Gedo is left on the inside, looking disappointed as he pulls himself back up to his feet.)
Persephone: He should really look behind him right now.
Rich Russillo: IS THAT? DIEGO MONTANA IS NOW OUT HERE! HE COMES FROM BEHIND AND TAKES DOWN GEDO! And listen to this capacity crowd, absolutely livid that he’s doing this! But he doesn’t seem to care, stomping away at Gedo, sending a message!
(Diego Montana stops and listens to the crowd. There is an ocean of angry fans voicing their displeasure with his tactics. He just smiles at them.)
Rich Russillo: Diego drops down, AND HE JUST STARTS PUNCHING AWAY AT CHIYO GEDO! THIS ISN’T RIGHT! THESE TWO ARE SUPPOSED TO BE WORKING TOGETHER IN DIVIDE AND CONQUER! Diego stops, but I don’t think he’s done with Chiyo just yet!
Thadd Blazevich: BRO HEADS UP ONTO THE TOP ROPE! HE DELIVERS THE LIVIN’ LIKE DIEGO! A gnarly elbow drop that is definitely adding a lot of insult to injury for Gedo. I can’t believe Montana just attacked him like this.
(Diego Montana walks around the ring, absolutely showing off for the crowd as they continue to boo him. The camera turns to Chiyo Gedo who is clutching his ribs and staring coldly at Montana. We fade away.)
(Commercial for How I Met Your Mother with Jake Smith and Hans Grayson.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, where Bella Braxton can be seen with a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is a tag team match, scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘RUNITUP’ by Tyler, The Creator ft. Teezo Touchdown hits as Cosmo Goldworthy begins to make his way out to the stage. Cosmo stands on the stage, choosing to wait though reluctantly as ‘Rhapsody in Pink’ by Stela Cole hits. Candice Blair comes out, and she looks ready for the upcoming match. The two Elitists both make their way down the ramp with their own confident expressions, looking to win this match despite the circumstances they are facing.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… At a combined weight of 350 pounds… COSMO GOLDWORTHY AND CANDICE BLAIR!!!!!
Rich Russillo: These two will be taking part in a triple threat for the New Breed Championship, so given that and what occurred in their match against each other, I’m interested in seeing whether or not they’ll be capable of working together tonight.
Thadd Blazevich: Same here. It might not be easy, but they gotta have some sorta incentive, right? I mean, their opponents are two Champions themselves!
Persephone: I don’t really care if they work together. Anything that makes this end faster.
(‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen hits to loud boos, and Dr. Bethany Blue steps out with the Hardcore Championship on her face. She waits on the stage, still not happy after what happened earlier against Elysium, until ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe begins to play. Adam Lucas walks out with the EAW World Championship on his shoulder, and he has a focused look on his face as the two Champions make their way down the ramp together.)
Bella Braxton: And their opponents… At a combined weight of 363 pounds… THE HARDCORE CHAMPION DR. BETHANY BLUE, AND THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION ADAM LUCAS!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well we know these two won’t have any problems working together. Aside from the obvious, they also were taken out by Elysium earlier, so I’m sure they’d rather end their night on a high note.
Thadd Blazevich: If anyone can do it, it’s them! They’re the Champs for a reason, and everyone’s after ‘em! Candice and Money Mo have a real tough task ahead of them, that’s for sure.
Persephone: Right, so if they’re gonna lose, hopefully they do it quickly.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Rich Russillo: And this tag team match is underway as Dr. Bethany Blue and Candice Blair start things off! The two women lock up in the center of the ring- BUT BETHANY PULLS CANDICE INTO KNEES TO THE MIDSECTION! A MORE AGGRESSIVE APPROACH TO START THINGS OFF AS BETHANY LIKELY STILL ISN’T HAPPY ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED EARLIER! Bethany still seems to know what she’s doing though, as she immediately drags Candice into a headlock after this before slowly walking towards her and Adam’s corner! Smart move by the technically sound Hardcore Champion!
Thadd Blazevich: Candice throws a punch to the ribs though, AND SHE SLIPS OUT OF THE HEADLOCK BEFORE GRABBING BETHANY’S ARM! Princess is able to transition into a hammerlock, getting Beth in a hold of her own to turn things around! I think Candice really has to get to her corner, BUT THE CHAMP ISN’T HAVING IT, AS SHE ROLLS BEFORE PULLING CANDICE WITH A MODIFIED ARMDRAG! Both Elitists rush back to their feet, AND BRO, BETHANY JUST SWEEPED CANDICE’S LEGS, DROPPING HER ON HER FACE! Bethany grabs Candice by the arm before tagging in the EAW World Champion! This isn’t good, bro!
Persephone: Adam Lucas enters the ring while Bethany holds onto Candice’s arm, AND ADAM RUNS IN AND STOMPS ON CANDICE’S HEAD! Candice is apparently in trouble since she’s trapped in the corner with the Champions, but somehow this match will still go on for a century so I don’t really care. Adam Lucas drags Candice away from the ropes before pulling her into a rear chinlock, as if things couldn’t get any less interesting, and I’m just hoping that Candice does us all a favor and taps out. The last thing I need is to have to watch Candice try to fight out of this.
Rich Russillo: Well it looks like you’re gonna have to see exactly that! Candice Blair is slowly starting to push herself back to a knee- BUT ADAM RECOGNIZES THIS AS THROWS CANDICE INTO THE TURNBUCKLES BEFORE ALLOWING BETHANY TO TAG HERSELF BACK IN! ADAM NOW WITH A CORNER CLOTHESLINE TO CANDICE AS BETHANY GETS BACK IN, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THESE TWO HAVE SOMETHING IN MIND HERE AS ADAM SENDS CANDICE TOWARDS BETHANY! BETHANY SWINGS AT CANDICE-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT CANDICE DUCKS UNDER IT! CANDICE RUNS OFF THE ROPES BEFORE RUNNING INTO BETHANY FOR A HEADSCISSORS- AND SHE TRANSITIONS FROM A HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN INTO A CROSSFACE! BRO, THAT WAS A CRAZY MOVE FROM CANDICE BLAIR, AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE JUST GOT THE CHAMPIONS OFF GUARD!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY IS ABLE TO ROLL ONTO CANDICE THOUGH, TRANSITIONING INTO A COVER!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: Candice Blair kicks out and releases the hold- BUT AS BOTH ELITISTS GET BACK UP, CANDICE IS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH A DROPKICK! Dr. Bethany Blue falls backwards and stumbles into the corner, and now Candice tags Cosmo into the match!
Thadd Blazevich: Let’s go, bro! Money Mo enters the ring and runs into the corner opposite from Bethany, AND NOW HE RUNS IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A BACK ELBOW! Cosmo grabs Beth and pulls her out of the corner, before Irish whipping her into the ropes! Bethany bounces off of them, AND RIGHT INTO A SWINGING NECKBREAKER FROM MONEY MO! THAT WAS A MONEY MOVE RIGHT THERE BRAH, AND NOW COSMO HOOKS THE LEGS OF THE HARDCORE CHAMP!
ONE!
T-
Persephone: And of course, Dr. Bethany Blue was still able to kick out before two. What a complete waste of time all of that was. If you’re gonna go for the cover, MAKE SURE YOU DID SOMETHING USEFUL FIRST!
Rich Russillo: Cosmo looks to stay on the offensive as he drags Bethany up. He lifts her into a fireman’s carry, likely for a death valley driver- BUT BETHANY IS ABLE TO FIND THE STRENGTH TO BEGIN ELBOWING COSMO IN THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD! COSMO REMAINS ON HIS FEET, BUT THE ELBOWS GIVE BETHANY THE OPPORTUNITY TO SLIP OUT OF COSMO’S GRASP AND LAND BEHIND HIM! Bethany grabs Cosmo’s arm from behind, AND NOW SHE CONNECTS WITH A RIPCORD FOREARM, MAKING COSMO STUMBLE BACKWARDS! Cosmo is on spaghetti legs, BUT HE LOOKS TO CATCH BETHANY WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT BETH JUST CAUGHT IT, BRO! BETHANY HOLDS ONTO COSMO’S LEG, AND THEN SWEEPS THE OTHER ONE SO THAT HE FALLS ONTO THE MAT! Bethany is holding onto both legs, AND DUDE, I THINK SHE’S TRYING TO SET UP FOR FRACTURED!
Rich Russillo: COSMO DOESN’T LET IT HAPPEN, THOUGH! BETHANY MAY HAVE TAKEN SLIGHTLY TOO LONG THANKS TO THE SIZE DIFFERENCE, AND COSMO MAKES USE OF THAT! COSMO IS ABLE TO FREE HIS LEGS AND POWER BETHANY AWAY FROM HIM- BUT AS BETHANY STUMBLES INTO THE CORNER, ADAM USES THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAG HIMSELF IN! Cosmo gets back to his feet-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT GETS TAKEN DOWN WITH A SPRINGBOARD FOREARM BY THE WORLD CHAMP! The Champ is here, bro! It looks like he’s not playing around, either. Adam drags Mo up and into a knee to the gut, AND NOW HE SENDS COSMO INTO THE ROPES! COSMO BOUNCES OFF AND DUCKS ADAM, BOUNCING OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES- BUT COSMO GETS CAUGHT WITH A SPINEBUSTER! MONEY MO JUST GOT DROPPED BACK FIRST ONTO THE MAT, AND NOW ADAM HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE PIN! THIS COULD BE IT, BRO!
ONE!
TWO!!
Persephone: WRONG! Cosmo kicks out because we can’t have anything good in this company. I hate working here.
Rich Russillo: Adam drags Cosmo up, AND HE LOOKS TO SEND HIM INTO THE CORNER- BUT COSMO TURNS IT AROUND AND SENDS ADAM INTO HIS TEAM’S CORNER! COSMO NOW PICKING UP SPEED AS HE RUSHES IN- BUT ADAM GETS OUT OF THE WAY AS COSMO HITS THE TURNBUCKLES! Adam now taking a second before running in himself- BUT COSMO GETS A BOOT UP, AND CANDICE TAGS HERSELF IN BEFORE HEADING UP TO THE TOP ROPE! Adam Lucas recovers from that boot to the jaw-
Rich Russillo: BUT GETS TAKEN DOWN WITH A HUGE CROSSBODY BY CANDICE BLAIR! DESPITE THE FACT THAT THEY’LL SEEMINGLY BE NEW BREED CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH OPPONENTS, CANDICE AND COSMO SEEM TO BE WORKING TOGETHER PRETTY WELL TONIGHT AS THEY LOOK TO GET A HUGE WIN OVER TWO CHAMPIONS AT ONCE! Candice rolls off of Adam and to her feet, and Adam stumbles back to his feet and towards the corner! Candice now running in, AND SHE GOES FOR STARLIGHT-
Persephone: But Candice Blair is completely useless, so of course Adam is able to throw her off of him before the tornado DDT could connect! Candice lands on her feet and runs back in, BUT ADAM POPS HER UP FOR LEVEL UP-
Rich Russillo: BUT CANDICE WAS ABLE TO JUMP OVER AND LAND BEHIND ADAM! Adam turn around, AND CANDICE GOES FOR GOLD RUSH-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT THE CHAMP DUCKS UNDER BEFORE DROPPING THE PRINCESS WITH A DISCUS PUNCH!!! Candice goes down and stumbles backwards, and Adam Lucas runs off the ropes while Candice turns into all fours! ADAM GOES TO KICK CANDICE’S HEAD OFF WITH WOKE!!!
Persephone: BUT CANDICE AVOIDS IT AND PULLS ADAM INTO A ROLL UP! PLEASE JUST HURRY UP AND END THIS!
ONE!
T-
Rich Russillo: ADAM KICKS OUT!! BOTH ELITISTS RUSH TO THEIR FEET-
(*TAG!*)
Rich Russillo: ADAM RUSHES AT CANDICE, BUT CANDICE DUCKS DOWN AND SENDS ADAM OVER THE TOP ROPE! ADAM LANDS ON THE APRON AND SENDS CANDICE BACKWARDS WITH A FOREARM- AND NOW THERE’S THE EQUALIZER!!! ADAM LUCAS TAKES CANDICE BLAIR’S HEAD OFF, AND NOW ADAM GOES FOR-
Thadd Blazevich: WAIT BRO, LOOK!!!! FROM BEHIND!!! COSMO JUST GRABBED ADAM LUCAS, AND HE DROPS HIM WITH MONEY TALKS!!! COSMO TAGGED HIMSELF IN WHILE ADAM WAS STILL GETTING UP FROM THE PIN, AND NOW HE JUST PLANTED THE WORLD CHAMP! MONEY MO WITH THE COVER!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-
Rich Russillo: ADAM LUCAS WAS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP! Adam and Bethany are still in the match, and I’m sure Cosmo isn’t happy about it, but just look at who the opponents are. They’re the Hardcore and EAW World Champions! Cosmo slowly starts to drag Adam back up, and with Candice still recovering from the Equalizer, I’d imagine that she may need some time before she can be tagged back in. Cosmo may have come up with an idea-
Persephone: BUT SINCE THAT IDIOT WASTED SO MUCH TIME, ADAM STARTED CONNECTING WITH PUNCHES TO THE RIBS! Why can’t anyone just hurry up!?
Rich Russillo: COSMO WAS READY THOUGH, AS HE PUSHES ADAM AWAY AND CONNECTS WITH A RIGHT HAND! Adam stumbles back- BUT BETHANY TAKES THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAG HERSELF IN! Adam uses this to his advantage and runs in, BUT HE GETS KICKED IN THE MIDSECTION! Cosmo takes advantage of this opportunity and starts running the ropes- BUT ADAM POPS COSMO UP-
Thadd Blazevich: AND RIGHT INTO A TJD!!! BRO, THAT WAS LIKE, A POP UP SUPERKICK!! THAT WAS ONE OF THE SICKEST TAG TEAM MOVES I’VE SEEN IN A MINUTE!
Rich Russillo: COSMO MAY HAVE JUST HAD HIS HEAD KICKED OFF OF HIS SHOULDERS, AND NOW BETHANY GOES FOR THE COVER, KNOWING THAT THIS TIME THE MATCH TRULY MAY BE OVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT CANDICE IS ABLE TO LEAP IN AND BREAK UP THE PIN!!! CANDICE KEEPS THE MATCH ALIVE, AND THAT WAS A REAL CLOSE CALL AS I’M NOT SURE IF COSMO WOULD’VE BEEN ABLE TO SURVIVE THERE! I think that took everything Candice had at the moment though, as she has yet to get back up to her feet!
Thadd Blazevich: Yeah dude, and Beth doesn’t look real happy seeing her pin broken up! Bethany grabs Candice and throws her out of the ring, before turning towards Cosmo and beginning to drag him up! Beth sends Cosmo into the corner, AND SHE BEGINS STOMPING AWAY AT HIM! BETH IS ALL OVER MONEY MO, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE AGGRESSION IS BEING TURNED UP A BIT MORE, BRO! BETHANY KEEPS STOMPING AWAY AT MO, ‘TILL THE REF IS FINALLY FORCED TO START COUNTING!
Persephone: Unfortunately that referee is useless and took entirely too long to actually start counting, because by the time he even started, Bethany backs out of the corner.
Rich Russillo: Bethany goes back after Cosmo and picks him up, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A NASTY EUROPEAN UPPERCUT, CAUSING COSMO’S HEAD TO ROCK BACK! Bethany now pulling Cosmo out of the corner before connecting with a snapmare, AND NOW BETHANY RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE LOOKING FOR A BIG BOOT TO THE FACE- BUT COSMO DUCKS UNDER BEFORE PULLING BETHANY INTO A SCHOOL BOY ROLL UP!
ONE!
TWO-
Rich Russillo: BETHANY ROLLS OUT OF IT BEFORE KICKING COSMO IN THE MIDSECTION, AND NOW SHE BACKS UP BEFORE GOING FOR THE CONCUSSION PROTOCOL!
Thadd Blazevich: MONEY MO WAS ABLE TO GET HIS HEAD OUTTA THE WAY, THOUGH! Bethany turns around- AND NOW COSMO CONNECTS WITH AN ENZUIGIRI ON BETHANY! BETHANY DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE, AND COSMO STARTS PUSHING HIMSELF TO ALL FOURS! Cosmo looks at his corner, AND HE REACHES OUT, BEFORE TAGGING CANDICE BLAIR I-
Persephone: WRONG! BETHANY GRABBED COSMO BY THE LEG, AND SHE PULLS BACK, WRAPPING COSMO IN AN ANKLE LOCK! HURRY AND TAP OUT! TAP OUT SO I DON’T HAVE TO KEEP WATCHING THIS MESS ANY LONGER! JUST HURRY UP AND GIVE UP ALREADY!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY IS SLOWLY DRAGGING COSMO BACK INTO HER TEAM’S CORNER, POSSIBLY SO SHE CAN GO FOR THE TAG TO ADAM- BUT COSMO ROLLS FORWARD, BRINGING BETHANY WITH HIM! BETHANY IS FORCED TO LET GO OF THE SUBMISSION AS BOTH ELITISTS RUSH BACK TO THEIR FEET- BUT IN TURN, BETHANY WAS ABLE TO CATCH COSMO WITH A BIG BOOT, STUNNING HIM! COSMO LOOKS LIKE HE DOESN’T KNOW WHERE HE IS, AND NOW BETHANY TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY BY RUSHING IN TO STRIKE-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT WAIT A SECOND! COSMO CATCHES BETHANY, AND HE DROPS HER WITH A URANAGE!!! THE URANAGE CONNECTS ON BETHANY AND BOTH ELITISTS GO DOWN! WHAT A MOVE, BRO! MONEY MO WITH A HUGE COUNTER, AND NOW HE CRAWLS INTO HIS TEAM’S CORNER!
Persephone: Ugh, but Bethany is pushing herself up. I get she’s the Hardcore Champion, but why can’t anyone around here just give up and die? The only reason these matches last so long is because nobody knows how to quit around here anymore.
Rich Russillo: WELL BETHANY MAY BE PUSHING HERSELF UP, BUT SHE COULDN’T DO IT QUICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT COSMO FROM TAGGING COSMO IN! BETHANY QUICKLY GRABS THE ROPES TO GET UP AFTER SEEING THIS- BUT CANDICE RUNS IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A FOREARM!
Thadd Blazevich: Beth stumbles to her feet, AND CANDICE CONNECTS WITH A DROPKICK THAT MAKES BETHANY ROLL OUT OF THE RING! Great move by Candice, and Candy heads out to the apron, preparing for something big! Beth gets back up using the apron, AND CANDICE RUNS IN FOR A KICK, BUT BRO, BETHANY CAUGHT THE LEG! CANDICE IS ABLE TO KICK BETHANY OFF- BUT ONLY BEFORE BETHANY RUNS IN AND GRABS THE LEG AGAIN, THIS TIME PULLING IT OUT FROM UNDER CANDICE! CANDICE GOES FACE FIRST ONTO THE APRON, AND THAT WAS A GNARLY LANDING FOR CANDICE! Bethany shoves Candice back into the ring before following behind!
Rich Russillo: Bethany approaches Candice, AND SHE SLAMS CANDICE’S FACE ONTO THE MAT! Bethany drags Candice up after that and sends her into the corner- BUT CANDICE IS FINALLY ABLE TO RESPOND, CONNECTING WITH AN ELBOW TO BACK BETHANY OFF! Candice looks for a kick to the midsection after that, but Bethany catches it- BUT CANDICE USES THAT SMART MOVE AGAINST BETHANY, AS CANDICE DELIVERS A STEP-UP ENZUIGIRI! Bethany drops down to a knee, and now Candice quickly gets back up before pulling Bethany in! CANDICE IS SETTING UP FOR CASTLE’S CRUMBLING!!!!!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT SHE DOESN’T GET IT, BRO! BETHANY PULLS AWAY BEFORE HITTING CANDICE WITH A FOREARM! That was a nasty one, too! Candice holds her jaw for a moment- BUT DR. BETHANY BLUE TAKES ADVANTAGE BY LIFTING HER UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY! BETHANY IS ATTEMPTING TO SET UP FOR GRADE C2- BUT CANDICE IS ABLE TO SLIP DOWN BETHANY’S BACK AND TRANSITION INTO A SUNSET FLIP ROLL UP!
Persephone: Unfortunately that didn’t even last long enough for the referee to go for the cover. Bethany immediately rolled out of it before grabbing Candice by the legs, and I think she’s gonna try to set up that dumb Fracture submission again.
Rich Russillo: WELL CANDICE IS ABLE TO PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING, AS SHE FREES HER LEGS BEFORE PULLING BETHANY TO THE MAT WITH A DROP TOE HOLD! Candice now grabbing the arms of Bethany, AND I THINK SHE’S ABOUT TO SET UP FOR OPERATION: GOLDEN GATE!
Thadd Blazevich: BETHANY DOESN’T LET IT HAPPEN, THOUGH! SHE PUSHES HERSELF BACK TO HER FEET WHILE CANDICE HOLDS ONTO HER ARMS, AND NOW BETHANY FREES ONE OF HER ARMS BEFORE TAKING CANDICE TO THE MAT WITH AN ARM DRAG! THAT WAS WILD, BETHANY CLEARLY KNOWS WHAT SHE’S DOING IN THE RING, MAN!
Persephone: Well it doesn’t really look like she’s done, but at least maybe now the match could actually end. Candice turns around before getting to all fours, AND NOW BETHANY RUNS IN FOR THE CONCUSSION PROTOCOL-
Rich Russillo: BUT COSMO INTERCEPTS WITH A JUMPING KNEE!!! COSMO ISN’T THE LEGAL COMPETITOR, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S WILLING TO BEND THE RULES A BIT TO GET A WIN OVER THE HARDCORE CHAMPION! DR. BETHANY BLUE WAS JUST DROPPED TO A KNEE, AND COSMO MAY HAVE JUST SAVED THE MATCH RIGHT THERE! The referee now arguing with Cosmo and telling him to get out of the ring-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT THE WORLD CHAMP TAKES CARE OF THAT PROBLEM WITH GENESIS!!!! COSMO INTERFERED TO CATCH BETHANY OFF GUARD, BUT NOW ADAM JUST TOOK COSMO OUT WITH THAT SPRINGBOARD SUPERMAN PUNCH! Things are looking real chaotic right now brosephs, but Cosmo was just taken out of this match completely thanks to that move! He rolled out under the bottom rope!
Persephone: Who cares? Maybe if he wasn’t so useless the match would be over by now. Now Adam Lucas is getting involved and everything is getting messy, and all I want is for this to-
Rich Russillo: WAIT A SECOND! ADAM LUCAS TURNED TOWARDS THE RING, AND NOW CANDICE BLAIR TAKES ADAM LUCAS OUT WITH A HURRICANRANA, SENDING ADAM THROUGH THE ROPES! IT LOOKS LIKE THINGS REALLY ARE GETTING OUT OF HAND HERE, AS ADAM WAS CLEARLY CAUGHT OFF GUARD BY THAT! ADAM ISN’T DOWN AND OUT LIKE COSMO, BUT HE WAS CERTAINLY SHAKEN UP BY THAT MOVE, AND THANKS TO HIM NOT BEING THE LEGAL COMPETITOR, HE’S NOT GONNA BE ABLE TO GET BACK IN THE RING AGAIN UNLESS HE WANTS TO RISK A DISQUALIFICATION! Candice was able to bring things back to her and Bethany thanks to all the chaos-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT AS SOON AS CANDICE GOES TOWARDS BETHANY, SHE GETS HIT WITH TJD!!! CANDICE CAPITALIZED ON THE DISTRACTION TO TAKE OUT ADAM LUCAS, BUT THAT BOUGHT BETHANY A BRIEF MOMENT TO RECOVER FROM THAT KNEE! Bro, it looks like the Champions might actually be on top of this right now! Adam Lucas gets back on the apron, and Beth caught Candice while she was falling! What could she be thinking, dude?
Persephone: Well Bethany just tagged Adam Lucas back into the match with a smirk on her face, and I’m not sure what it is she’s thinking, but you probably wouldn’t want to be Candice Blair right now.
Rich Russillo: I believe you’re right, BECAUSE BETHANY JUST THREW CANDICE INTO THE ROPES, AND THAT SENT CANDICE RIGHT INTO THE PATH OF ADAM LUCAS- AND A HUGE LEVEL UP!!! CANDICE BLAIR WAS JUST DROPPED ONTO THE MAT, AND KNOWING THAT COSMO IS STILL LAID OUT AT RINGSIDE, ADAM LUCAS HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… Here are your winners… THE HARDCORE CHAMPION DR. BETHANY BLUE, AND THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION ADAM LUCAS!!!!!
(‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ hits once more, and there are boos as Adam Lucas returns to his feet. Dr. Bethany Blue returns to the ring as the referee grabs the two Championships, and Bethany snatches them from the referee, before handing Adam his EAW World Championship. After this, the two Elitists have their hands raised by the referee.)
Rich Russillo: Impressive win by the two Champions, who are clearly in top form as they prepare to face Elysium at Territorial Invasion. Cosmo and Candice had a great showing, but this just goes to show how difficult Adam and Bethany are to take down.
Thadd Blazevich: Yeah dude. Adam and Beth are some real tough Champs, so losing to them isn’t anything to feel bad about. They might actually be the best on this brand!
(Adam Lucas and Dr. Bethany Blue make their way out of the ring, having accomplished everything they needed to. As the two make their way up the ramp, Candice Blair slowly pushes herself back up to her feet. She doesn’t look thrilled to have lost that match, shaking her head.)
Persephone: I don’t know, I think they should feel bad after making me sit through that awful match. That was so pointless, and now-
Rich Russillo: WAIT A SECOND, WOAH!!!
Thadd Blazevich: MONEY MO JUST HIT CANDICE WITH HIS GOLD RUSH!!!!!
Rich Russillo: COSMO FLIPPING OVER THE TOP ROPE TO CATCH CANDICE OFF GUARD WITH THAT LARIAT, AND IT LOOKS LIKE ALL BETS ARE OFF! NOT ONLY DID THEY LOSE TONIGHT, BUT THEY’RE OPPONENTS AT TERRITORIAL INVASION! It looks like Cosmo just sent Candice a reminder of that!
Thadd Blazevich: A pretty harsh one if you ask me. Still, if things go his way, this dude right here may just be the next Hardcore Champion!
(The fans aren’t happy after seeing what Cosmo did to Candice, but Cosmo doesn’t seem to care. He stands over Candice Blair for a moment, before finally turning and just beginning to make his way out of the ring. As Cosmo walks up the ramp the camera shows one last shot of Candice Blair laid out, before finally the camera fades away from ringside.)
(Voltage fades backstage and once again, the viewing audience is graced with the presence of Drake Armstrong. This does not make them very happy and the jeers reverberate throughout the arena. Drake is heading towards the lockerroom area and when he comes to the door he is looking for, he doesn’t bother to knock. He barges in on Hans Grayson and Kai Rabeaux, who look ready for their main event match that is coming up. Kai is listening to music through his Airpods and Hans is looking down at his phone. Drake puts his hands on his hips and takes a deep breath. Kai gives him his attention and removes his Airpods, but Hans just keeps scrolling on his phone.)
Drake Armstrong: We will need eyes in the back of our heads tonight.
(Drake starts to pace in front of Kai and Hans.)
Drake Armstrong: Those dastardly Dynasty hooligans, showing up unannounced and sticking their noses in Voltage’s business! I’ve not a doubt that they are still lurking about, lying in wait for whatever happens to go down in the main event. I am bothered that security’s not been tighter, all things considered, but we can not worry about that now. Dynasty’s warriors cost our Brand Warfare team a victory earlier, and I do not believe they are done.
(Drake pauses his pacing, stopping to think.)
Drake Armstrong: I put nothing past anyone. Who’s to say that Showdown’s teams are not hiding somewhere?
(Unable to help himself, Hans rolls his eyes. He tosses his phone down on his bag, clearly exasperated by this whole situation.)
Hans Grayson: I don’t know what you expected with Territorial Invasion season being in full swing. I think it was pretty obvious that someone was going to make a move, and I guess Dynasty decided that it was going to be them. You’re supposed to be a captain, right? Surely you could have seen it coming.
(This time it is Drake who rolls his eyes.)
Drake Armstrong: To be perfectly frank, it is not part of my job to worry about the Brand Warfare team.
(Hans makes a face.)
Hans Grayson: Then why are you so stressed out at the moment? Are you that paranoid over the fact someone could potentially jump us? Call me crazy, but this entire season has been full of stuff exactly like this. All I’m going to do is try to win the match tonight and if something happens, it happens.
Drake Armstrong: I’m certainly not on board with your current attitude, as you seem very nonchalant about things. If Dynasty’s Brand Warfare team was waiting for their moment, then their War Games team, which is composed of two of the most cunning and cruel individuals to ever step foot inside an EAW ring, are no doubt looking to make a mark.
Hans Grayson: Do you honestly think Methuselah and Drake King will ever be on the same page? Do you know their history?
Drake Armstrong: Of course I do! I know everything!
(Drake’s words were not spoken with kindness. They were full of arrogance and a bit of malice. Hans couldn’t help but take note of that and he narrows his eyes. Sensing things were about to get out of control, Kai clears his throat.)
Kai Rabeaux: Alright. I need you both to just stop.
(The 24/7 Contract holder stands up and looks at both of his teammates. Drake seems a bit surprised to see Kai asserting himself, and Hans remains impassive, though he is still glaring at Drake. There is tension in the lockerroom at a time where there doesn’t need to be, and Kai seems to be the neutral party in this awkward situation.)
Kai Rabeaux: With all due respect to both of you, we aren’t going to be successful as long as you two continue to bicker. I get that there’s no love lost on your part, Hans, but you put yourself in this situation by making an assumption that no one would want to partner with Drake. While that is likely true in most cases, I was never going to pass up a chance like this, no matter who approached me with an offer. As far as I’m concerned, I represent the future of EAW and winning War Games will go a long way in cementing that. My rise has only just begun, and Pain for Pride only showed a fraction of what I’m capable of. I am not going to sit back and let whatever history the two of you have affect the history I am looking to create for myself, and part of that includes winning War Games. In order to do that, I need both of you.
(Kai’s voice was steady and his admission was honest. Hans sighs again, but this time it is more of a resigned sigh. His fate is sealed in terms of War Games, whether he likes it or not, and he just shakes his head.)
Hans Grayson: Fair enough, I guess. There’s not much to say. My whole issue stems from him making decisions on my behalf. I didn’t ask to be attached to Drake Armstrong to start the season and I certainly expected to be done with him once Bloodsport concluded. Unfortunately that’s not the case, but I hear you. I respect what you’re saying and I don’t want to stand in your way in terms of getting a win in War Games. This is a hell of an opportunity for me as well, even if it came to me through someone else being under-handed.
(Hans shoots an irritated look at Drake, who looks around as if Hans could not possibly be talking about him doing something sneaky.)
Hans Grayson: Now that the teams are set and we know who we’re facing, I can’t say that I’m disappointed about getting a chance to face off with Impact again. There’s a lot to gain from this situation and even though it pains me to do so, I’ll swallow my pride and put my differences aside with Drake because you are right, Kai. It’s going to take all three of us being on the same page in order to get this win. You have my word that starting tonight I will look at the three of us as a team. We’re here to win War Games, and no one is going to take that from us; not Dynasty and certainly not Showdown.
Drake Armstrong: Splendid! If only you had adopted this very reasoning prior to right now, we could have already left our mark on the other two brands!
Kai Rabeaux: Really, man?
Drake Armstrong: Fine, fine. Bygones shall be bygones and all that other malarky! Is that what you wish to hear?
Kai Rabeaux: It’s a start.
(Drake nods, understanding that this is his opportunity to step up and be the leader he fancies himself to be.)
Drake Armstrong: You’ve had our battles, Hans, and I’ve not ever denied that. You have more than once rubbed it in my face that you have gotten the better of me, and I’ve not allowed that to skew my judgment when it comes to hand-picking those I wish to work with. As far as I am concerned, you have proven yourself, and this is why I continue to seek you out. Our interests for the season do align, whether you wish to admit that to yourself or not, and I truly do have your best interests at heart as of this moment. War Games was made for men like us, true masters of our craft, who have the world in our hands. Not a single person can deny that you and I are the next two EAW Champions, and I have set us up perfectly to seize our respective moments. Whether the Elysians wish to believe it or not, they are set to fall come Territorial Invasion, and thus the path towards gold becomes so much more clear. Your shot is one that can come as a surprise whereas mine is one that must be called ahead of time. We will find ourselves as opponents again, of that there is no doubt, but for now, I have your back and I expect for you to have mine.
(Drake smirks and extends his hand to Hans in good faith. Hans, a man of his word, looks at Drake’s hand and finally gives it a shake. Drake nods, pleased with this exchange, and turns to Kai.)
Drake Armstrong: I truly appreciate you stepping up and stepping in just now. Sometimes things get heated and a voice of reason is most welcome. You have everything in the world to gain from this experience, Kai, and I’ve not a single doubt that you are capable of bringing something special to our upcoming battle. It seems to happen every single year; the opposing teams zero in on someone they perceive to be the weak link in the match and go at them with guns blazing. This is the situation Veena Adams found herself in last year, despite proving herself to be worthy of the captain’s armband. I feel as if our opponents will target you, assuming you will crack under the pressure of such an enormous moment, but hear this, Kai. It was back in 2018 when the team from Empire marched into War Games as massive underdogs and nearly pulled off an incredible feat. At the time, Kassidy Heart was an unknown commodity with just a single Empire Tag Team Championship to her name. It was Sienna Jade who was the star and the captain of their team, but it was the unknown of the time who showed the world what she was all about and left a lasting impression on those who mattered. While we will certainly do what the Empire team could not do, and that is to topple a team lead by Methuselah, as well as the Showdown squad, you have every chance to make your mark and become undeniable to this industry. I have full faith that you will not allow such a moment to pass you by, and you’ve got my word that I will do everything in my power to help you succeed in this most unique of circumstances.
(Drake then extends his hand to Kai. There is no hesitation on Kai’s part as he shakes the other man’s hand. Drake looks at both Hans and Kai and grins.)
Drake Armstrong: Let’s go seize tonight’s victory.
(Hans and Kai both nod and follow Drake out of the lockerroom. As the men disappear from the camera view, Voltage fades into a commercial break.)
(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, the event where the War Games match will take place.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, and before long, ‘Kostas’ by Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine & Benny the Butcher hits. The crowd explodes with cheers as the camera fades towards the stage, and after a moment, Cody Maverick can be seen beginning to walk out to the stage with a microphone in his hand. He is not alone either, as alongside him are all of the members of Voltage’s Brand Warfare team, TLA, Jay Jerry Johnson, Miku Sakai and Chris Elite. They all begin walking down the ramp with microphones of their own, and TLA and Jay Jerry Johnson especially don’t look happy.)
Rich Russillo: Brand Warfare’s team Voltage is here, and I’m sure they’re not thrilled after what occurred earlier in the night, when team Dynasty cost TLA and Jay Jerry Johnson their match against Saori Aizen and ARIA.
Thadd Blazevich: That wasn’t cool, dude. Didn’t think we’d see team Dynasty here, but then again, it’s wartime! Now’s the time to be prepped for battle, and to their credit, team Voltage is lookin’ pretty ready now!
Persephone: Are they? I’ve seen a lot of Brand Warfare teams on this brand and somehow this might be one of the least interesting ones yet.
(The members of team Voltage all make their way into the ring, and as Cody Maverick walks up the steel steps, he begins to speak with a stern tone in his voice.)
Cody Maverick: CUT THE MUSIC! I’m not wasting any time, you all know exactly why we’re out here right now!
(Cody’s entrance music abruptly fades out as Cody Maverick steps into the ring, storming into the center of the ring. After this, he begins to speak once more.)
Cody Maverick: I promised that this team right here would be the winning team at Territorial Invasion and tonight was another chance to show exactly what this team is capable of, but what happens, huh? Team Dynasty shows up. They decide it’s their turn to send a message. They decide they need to screw us over in an attempt to make us feel weak. They want us off our game and they found the right time to strike, costing Jay Jerry Johnson and TLA their match. They thought they hit us where it hurts and I’ll give ‘em this, there’s a lot of people that might’ve worked on. A lot of teams might’ve fallen apart at the first sign of adversity, but I’m gonna tell both team Dynasty AND team Showdown this right now. This is not the game you want to play.
Cody Maverick: I’m here to win, and so is everyone else in this ring with me. We’re all competitive people, and you know what that means? It means that pushing us is only gonna give us more incentive to go out there at Territorial Invasion and kick your asses. You all think you can get under our skin, but that’s the problem. We’re not here for mindgames. We’re here to win Brand Warfare and make this season ours. I don’t like every single person on this team. I’m not friends with everyone on this team, but I know everyone here well enough to understand that taking shots at us is the last thing you want to do as long as you want a fair shot at winning at Territorial Invasion. Team Dynasty dug their own grave earlier tonight, because they didn’t just piss me off. They pissed off two former Champions.
(The fans cheer loudly in support of both Cody Maverick and team Voltage, and after this TLA takes over, beginning to speak.)
TLA: Shit, they wanna play like that? Mfers gettin’ real vicious around here, iight, bet. Dynasty and Showdown wanna fuck around, well they boutta find out real quick that the last people you wanna fuck with is Voltage because we bring that heat! We bring that violence! This a whole lotta shit that you not prepared for cuz we gonna make sure that we beat that culo and get our get back one way or another. If you thought that we was just gonna lay down for y’all and allow y’all to get yo moment, then you thought wrong. We gonna show all y’all why we comin’ into Brand Warfare to get that dub, and ain’t nobody gonna stop us from doing it.
Jay Jerry Johnson: It’s annoying having a match ruined because of other brands using it as their opportunity to catch us off guard, but I’m sure they understand as well as we do that they’re not the only team capable of stooping to these lows. If we need to put their own tactics to use to show them what they’ll be facing at Territorial Invasion so be it, but what matters is what’ll happen once we get in the ring, and as far as I’m concerned the outcome of this is very clear. I did not join this team to lose, and costing us our match tonight won’t make their chances of defeating us in Brand Warfare any higher.
TLA: That’s right amigo, all that? Just a minor victory for them. I bet they all happy and shit, celebrating before it’s even won, and hombre, that’s the biggest mistake that you could have made. But they fuck around with us, they fuck around with all of Voltage, we standin’ on business, and the last thing I’m boutta do is stand here and let y’all get yo way with us, because that’s just not how a real vato does things, does he? This some real ass beef, and if you wanna beef with us, then fine, we can get down like that, but there’s one thing that you should know and it’s the fact that we ready. Anytime, anywhere. You can bring the fight here, we can take a trip to Dynasty, Voltage, wherever homie. Just know that we coming with that fuego, and you better be ready cuz we getting that shit back in blood. 💪
(The fans cheer, and after TLA is done, Jay Jerry Johnson continues.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: I may have been gone for some time, but I’m not new to this place. I know what to expect when it comes to Territorial Invasion, and I know exactly what’s in store heading into Brand Warfare. Team Dynasty consists of very talented Elitists such as the Unified Tag Team Champions who are leading the team, but this is nothing that I’m not prepared for. I volunteered to join this team because I am prepared for competition like this. I walked down the ramp and told Cody Maverick and TLA that I wanted to be part of this team because I knew that if there was anyone on this brand capable of pushing Voltage to the end of this match and out of it with a victory, it’s me. I’ve already shown what I’m capable of time and time again in just the year that I’ve been back. This match is the next step forward.
Jay Jerry Johnson: So if team Dynasty is interested in going back and forth, starting their own war with us ahead of the greater one, that’s fine. Just know that this is not one that they’ll win. They picked the wrong team to take a shot at, because unlike team Showdown, this team doesn’t have a power struggle at the very top. Instead, we’re all here for the same reason, regardless of how we may feel about each other. We’re here to win, and beyond that, I’m now here to end what team Dynasty started. Rex McAllister and Raven Roberts are some of the most talented individuals in this match. They should be competent leaders, and yet when this is all said and done, they’ll come to regret the decisions they made.
(This causes another loud reaction to come from the crowd, and after hearing what TLA and Jay Jerry Johnson had to say, Cody Maverick begins to talk once more.)
Cody Maverick: Like I said, we’re not just gonna sit back and let everyone else walk all over us. If you think what happened tonight is the end of this, you’ve got another thing coming.
(The cheers continue, and Cody Maverick has a very focused look on his face as he speaks about team Dynasty.)
Miku Sakai: Oh, are we supposed to care about this? Fuck, I’m really running out of fucks to give right now. Shit, I mean, that’s sad? But I’m going to be completely honest with you guys since we’re a team and whatnot… I don’t really give a flying shit.
(Hearing this causes the cheers to stop, and TLA and Jay Jerry Johnson both turn towards Miku Sakai.)
Miku Sakai: Calm the fuck down, HEY, HEY, I’M ON YOUR SIDE! Geez. Look, I’m on this team for a reason, sure, it’s not to be “friends” with you or whatever type of team bonding shit you want to be on, but I’m going to be completely honest here, I really want to win. Beating Dynasty and Showdown is going to be a great way to get some momentum, and you know what? I could use some of that right now. Because the last thing I deserve to be doing is in the slumps of Voltage, facing a who’s who of fuckfaces who have no reason to be inside the ring with me. So the last thing that I’m going to do is let those idiots fuck around with us, because that’s fucking embarassing, and fucking annoying.
Chris Elite: You’re annoying as shit, but you’re not wrong either. I’m not here ‘cause I care about what happened earlier and I’m definitely not gonna be fighting for brand supremacy or anything like that at Territorial Invasion. I’m here because I wanna get a big win under my belt to get myself back in the title picture, and this is the best way for me to do that right now. I already decided that I wasn’t gonna miss out on my chance to get back to where I belong so I’ll gladly put up with whatever I need to in order to get there. If that means beating the shit out of team Dynasty for costing TLA and Jay, I’ll do it. Couldn’t care less about the other guy, but me and TLA go back, anyway. If the other brands think they can just come and take cheap shots, I have no problem sending them a message of my own.
Chris Elite: I started this season planning to become World Champion, so what do I look like going from that to letting the other two Brand Warfare teams think they can just do whatever they want to a team I’m on? I’m not just a Brand Warfare winner, I won this match more than once and on multiple brands. Voltage was one of ‘em, and I’m not planning to leave this year with a loss. I don’t give a fuck who’s on the other brands, either. Rex, Raven, Limmy, Daryl, Donovan, Xander, they could put whoever they wanted on those teams and it wouldn’t mean shit to me. As soon as I decided I’d be part of this match it didn’t matter, ‘cause I’m not letting this season go by without me getting to the top.
(After saying this, Chris Elite walks up towards Cody Maverick, who he has had his issues with heading towards Bloodsport at the beginning of the season. The two stare at each other for a moment, before finally Chris continues.)
Chris Elite: So I don’t know why you of all people were trusted to be team Captain but I’m expecting you to do your part just like everyone else, ‘cause it was one thing having to deal with you heading into Bloodsport. I’m not about to lose this match.
(The two Elitists stare at each other, and after a while, Cody Maverick just nods.)
Cody Maverick: You won’t, because you know as well as I do what I’m all about. I’m here to handle business, even if it means working with someone I don’t want to.
(There’s still clear tension between the two after everything that occurred during their chase for the EAW World Championship, but after a moment, Chris begins to respond.)
Chris Elite: Then like y’all said, we’re not losing at Territorial Invasion, regardless of whoever feels like taking shots every week.
(This causes cheers to come from the fans once again, and Cody Maverick seems satisfied by that response from Chris Elite. After some time he finally turns towards the fans, taking a few steps forward as he looks directly towards the camera. Finally, he begins speaking one more time.)
Cody Maverick: Team Dynasty, team Showdown, I know both of you are listening right now, so I know you all heard what was just said. Right now I’m in the ring with both people I dislike and people I respect, but they all know what’s most important here, and it’s not what happened between me and Chris at the start of the season. It’s not the beef me and Miku Sakai have with each other. What’s most important is coming out on top, and I’m not leading a team of pushovers. Be careful what you wish for, ‘cause if it’s a fight you want, it’s a fight you’ll get.
(Cody Maverick stops speaking, and the cheers rise once again as ‘Kostas’ begins to play for a second time. Cody Maverick gives one last look towards the camera, before finally he slowly turns and backs into the corner of the ring, getting ready for the upcoming match against Voltage’s War Games team.)
Rich Russillo: Team Voltage is looking ready for war right now, as they just sent a huge message to the other two Brand Warfare teams. They’re clearly not pleased about what happened earlier in the night, and I don’t blame them. The question is, will they be able to get some payback?
Thadd Blazevich: That’s a real good question, but I’m not about to doubt ‘em, bro! This team has some serious talent on deck, with former Champions and even Hall of Famers! The other teams better watch out, that’s for sure.
Persephone: I’m not impressed. I see these guys wrestle every single week and they haven’t done anything good. Why should I be happy they’re representing my brand?
(The members of team Voltage are all seen speaking amongst themselves, discussing strategy ahead of the match between Cody Maverick, Chris Elite and Miku Sakai and Drake Armstrong, Hans Grayson and Kai Rabeaux. All three Elitists appear to be ready for the match as TLA and Jay Jerry Johnson exit the ring, and as they wait for their opponents, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Territorial Invasion, where the Brand Warfare match will happen between all three brands.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(The camera cuts to Miku, Chris, and Cody strategizing in their corner while clearly also on the lookout for Dynasty’s Brand Warfare team that have made their presence known tonight.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! At a combined weight of 555 pounds… THE TEAM OF MIKU SAKAI, CODY MAVERICK, AND CHRIS ELITE!
(‘Burn in My Light’ by Mercy Drive echoes throughout as Kai Rabeaux makes his way onto the stage area, stays there, waiting for his teammates to arrive. “The Leaving Song Pt. II” by AFI is next, and Hans Grayson receives a positive ovation from the crowd. Hans walks next to him, and has the CITV briefcase in hand. ‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki. Drake walks onto the stage, completing their team, and they begin walking down the ramp with Drake clearly paranoid Dynasty’s War Game team is appearing, knowing their Brand Warfare one is here.)
Stephie Love: And their opponents! At a combined weight of 694 pounds… THE TEAM OF KAI RABEAUX, HANS GRAYSON, AND DRAKE ARMSTRONG!
Rich Russillo: It’s clear uneasiness in the ear tonight as we know Dynasty’s Brand Warfare team is here… so what if their War Games team is as well?
Thadd Blazevich: It’s already stressful to have to look over your shoulder, but during a match is ten times harder!
Persephone: I bet it is for you, you don’t strike me as the type to be good at multitasking.
(The referee signals for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: Alright, it’s Cody Maverick and Hans Grayson starting things out for their respective teams as we are officially underway with our MAIN EVENT of the evening! Both competitors circle each other before going to initiate a collar and elbow tie-up! Center of the ring!
Thadd Blazevich: Cody had faked Grayson out, getting him into a hammerlock instead, and quickly transitions into a standing side headlock where he wrenches the hold! Hans is in trouble, but bounces him off the ropes to eacape, bro!
Rich Russillo: CODY REBOUNDS BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! KNOCKING HANS GRAYSON TO THE FLOOR, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES! HANS ROLLS ONTO HIS BELLY, FORCING CODY TO HURDLE OVER HIM! HANS POPS TO HIS FEET AFTERWARDS AS CODY REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES A SECOND TIME! LEAPFROG FROM GRAYSON-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT CODY CATCHES HANS OUT OF MID AIR, AND DELIVERS A SCOOP POWERSLAM! HOOKING THE LEG DEEP AFTERWARDS!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOO-
Rich Russillo: SHOULDER UP FROM HANS GRAYSON!
Persephone: Of course, it can never be that easy. 🙄
Thadd Blazevich: Not when your opponent is Mr. Cash in the Vault, bro.
Persephone: Ugh.
Rich Russillo: Cody brings Hans back to his feet, and twists his arm for an arm wringer! Cody heads to his corner, and sticks his hand out for a tag to Chris.
(Chris seems reluctant, giving their history. Granted, Cody Maverick doesn’t look too thrilled either, but Chris does decide to tag in, putting their differences aside.)
**TAG!!**
Thadd Blazevich: Tag is made, and in comes Chris Elite! Chris hops to the middle rope while Cody still has firm control over Hans’ wrist, and leaps off with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE ONTO HIS ARM!
Rich Russillo: Hans drops to a knee, favoring his arm, and Chris Elite grabs hold of his wrist! Once again, wringing the arm before tagging out to Miku Sakai on the apron! Miku starts climbing to the top rope- BUT HANS SNATCHES HIS HAND AWAY FROM CHRIS BEFORE ANOTHER DOUBLE TEAM MANEUVER CAN HAPPEN! CREATING SOME SPACE FOR HIMSELF!
(Miku casually drops off the top rope, annoyed that she didn’t get to connect with an axe handle herself onto Hans Grayson, and Chris leaves the ring as Hans holds onto his shoulder, rubbing it slightly from the pain.)
Rich Russillo: Despite thwarting their double team offense, Hans isn’t in the clear yet, and will have to square off against Miku Sakai next- no, wait a minute.
(Drake extends his hand from the apron, calling out to Hans for the tag.)
Thadd Blazevich: I guess Drake wants in, bro.
Rich Russillo: Then again, Hans doesn’t seem keen on leaving yet.
Persephone: I’d rather watch Hans compete than Drake. Granted, by a small margin, but still. Don’t tag him in!
(Hans reluctantly decides to go along with it, and tags out to Armstrong on the apron as boos fill the arena.)
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Now, it’s Drake Armstrong that’s the legal man against Miku. Both competitors circle around each other before another collar and elbow tie-up takes place in the center! Drake backs Miku up against the ropes, and keeps him pinned there momentarily until the referee gives involved with a five count!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
(Drake and Miku both begin to separate with their hands up to show the referee no contact’s being made. But Drake Armstrong takes advantage of Miku’s guard being down while leaned up against the ropes, grabbing her in a standing side headlock.)
Thadd Blazevich: Whoa! Smart move by Drake! BUT MIKU INSTANTLY HAS A COUNTER AT HER DISPOSAL! BOUNCING DRAKE OFF THE ROPES TO ESCAPE!
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE REBOUNDS BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! TAKING MIKU DOWN, AND GOES TO RUN OFF THE ROPES! BUT MIKU QUICKLY SCRAMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND DUCKS DOWN TO SIGNAL FOR A BACK BODY DROP!
Thadd Blazevich: DRAKE AVOIDS IT WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST, AND JOLTS MIKU UPRIGHT!
(Miku no sells the kick, and let’s out a war cry before-)
Rich Russillo: BIG FOREARM FROM MIKU SAKAI! THAT CAUGHT DRAKE ARMSTRONG FLUSH AS HE STAGGERS BACK SLIGHTLY BEFORE RESPONDING BACK WITH ONE OF HIS OWN! THAT ONE STAGGERED MIKU, AND THE TWO COMPETITORS CHARGE AT ONE ANOTHER! MEETING IN THE MIDDLE FOR A SLUGFEST!
Thadd Blazevich: Sick! It’s become a hockey fight!
Persephone: And Drake’s losing. :mjlol:
Rich Russillo: THAT IS TRUE! MIKU HAS OVERWHELMED HIM WITH RIGHTS, AND BROUGHT DRAKE DOWN TO A KNEE BEFORE MOUNTING HIM TO DELIVER RIGHT HANDS! DRAKE DOES HIS BEST TO COVER UP, AND SHOVES MIKU OFF FROM ON TOP OF HIM!
Thadd Blazevich: MIKU MAKES IT BACK TO HIS FEET AS DRAKE USES THE ROPES FOR HELP DOING SO! MIKU CHARGES HIM, AND DROPKICKS DRAKE THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE LANDS ON HIS FEET, AND DRAGS MIKU OUT UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE! DRAKE TRIES TO SLAM HIM FACE FIRST OFF OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE- BUT MIKU TURNS IT AROUND ON HIM! SLAMMING DRAKE FACE FIRST OFF THE TABLE COVER INSTEAD!
Persephone: That poor cover.
Thadd Blazevich: DRAKE IS ROCKED, GOING DOWN TO A KNEE FROM COLLIDING WITH OUR TABLE COVER, AND MIKU STANDS HIM UP! CLUBBING DOWN ON DRAKE’S BACK TO KEEP HIM DOUBLED OVER FOR A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB! BUT DRAKE JOLTS HIMSELF UPRIGHT, AND MIKU SLIPS OFF! LANDING ON HER FEET!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE TURNS AROUND TO DELIVER A KICK TO THE GUT, AND WHIPS HER INTO THE STEEL STEPS! MIKU IS DOWN, AND DRAKE PULLS HER UP! ROLLING MIKU BACK INSIDE THE RING FOR A COVER, CRAWLING IN TO HOOK THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: SHOULDER UP!
Rich Russillo: And Miku’s reaching out for Chris Elite and Cody Maverick in the corner! Attempting to crawl her way towards them, but Drake won’t allow that to happen! Coming from behind, and lifting Miku up by the band of her tights!
(Drake flashes a smug grin to Cody and Chris while having Miku hooked for a back suplex.)
Rich Russillo: WELL, DRAKE GOES FOR A BACK SUPLEX- BUT IT BACKFIRES AS MIKU BACKFLIPS ONTO HIS FEET, AND DRAKE SPINS AROUND! SWINGING WILDLY FOR A CLOTHESLINE, BUT MIKU DUCKS UNDER, AND CONNECTS WITH A SNAP GERMAN SUPLEX!
Thadd Blazevich: WHAT A GERMAN! HOLY COW, BRO!
Persephone: My one gripe is he didn’t break Drake’s neck.
Thadd Blazevich: No, but he came pretty damn close!
(Drake scoots back into Miku’s corner, trying to beg off while clutching the back of his neck in pain. Miku shows no remorse on her face while marching toward him in the corner.)
Rich Russillo: OH, AND MIKU! MIKU’S STOMPING DOWN ONTO ARMSTRONG IN THE CORNER-
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: LOOKS LIKE CODY MAVERICK WANTS A PIECE OF THE ACTION! TAGGING HIMSELF IN TO DELIVER MORE STOMPS ON DRAKE AS MIKU LEAVES THE RING!
**TAG!!**
Thadd Blazevich: NOW, ITS CHRIS ELITE TAGGING HIMSELF IN! AND HE BEGINS TO STOMP DOWN ON DRAKE! EVERYBODY TAKING TURNS AS ITS PUFF, PUFF, PASS ON DRAKE’S BODY RIGHT NOW!
Persephone: That’s the best analogy you could come up with?
Thadd Blazevich: 🤷♂️
Rich Russillo: DRAKE HAS CURLED UP INTO A BALL IN THAT CORNER, TRYING TO PROTECT HIMSELF AS CHRIS ELITE REIGNS DOWN STOMPS TO THE HEAD!
Thadd Blazevich: CHRIS DRAGS DRAKE BACK TO HIS FEET FOR A SUPLEX- BUT DRAKE FLOATS OVER BEHIND HIM, AND STUMBLES BACK INTO HIS CORNER!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: KAI RABEAUX TAGS HIMSELF IN, AND RUSHES INTO THE RING! CHARGING AT CHRIS, WHO SIDESTEPS, AND SENDS KAI OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! RABEAUX LANDS ON HIS FEET, AND DRAKE SHOOTS OUT OF HIS CORNER AT CHRIS! GETTING LAUNCHED OVER CHRIS’ SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE!
Thadd Blazevich: DRAKE LANDS ON KAI RINGSIDE WITH A CROSSBODY, AND BOTH MEN BEGIN SLOWLY MAKING IT BACK TO THEIR FEET AS CHRIS RUNS OFF THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: WIPING THEM BOTH OUT WITH A SASUKE SPECIAL!!
Persephone: Bald on bald crime with what Chris just did to Kai.
Thadd Blazevich: CHRIS GRABS HOLD OF KAI, AND ROLLS HIM BACK INSIDE THE RING! KAI IS SPREAD EAGLE ON THE CANVAS, AND CHRIS HAS HIM IN THE DROP ZONE FOR-
(Chris immediately snaps his gaze toward Hans Grayson, who looked like he was rushing him on the apron. Hans puts his hand up, backing up to show he meant no harm, but really it’s to provide distraction-)
Rich Russillo: KAI! KAI LUNGED TOWARD CHRIS ELITE ON THE TOP ROPE, BUT CHRIS SAW IT COMING, AND LEAPED OVER HIM!
Thadd Blazevich: ELITE ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET IN THE OPPOSITE CORNER, AND KAI SHOOTS OUT OF HIS TO DAMN NEAR TAKE HIS HEAD OFF WITH “HOLLOW POINT!”
Rich Russillo: RUNNING HIGH KICK IN THE CORNER, AND RABEAUX STUFFS HIM WITH A BRAINBUSTER IN THE MIDDLE! KAI HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRR-
Thadd Blazevich: ALMOST! KAI ALMOST HAD HIM BEAT THERE, BRO!
Rich Russillo: CHRIS GOT THE SHOULDER UP JUST IN TIME!
Persephone: Chris Elite may lose a lot, but he doesn’t go down without a fight.
Thadd Blazevich: Does that count as a rare Persephone compliment?
Persephone: Not so much a compliment, rather an observation.
Rich Russillo: Kai mounts Chris after that kickout, and sets him up for a BIG STOMP TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD!
(Chris moves to a knee, leaning up against the middle rope for assistance while trying to shake the cobwebs out of his head. Meanwhile, Kai begins jaw jacking with Miku Sakai on the apron, who aggressively flips him off, which Kai shrugs off for the time being.)
Thadd Blazevich: Kai turns his attention back to Chris, and stands him up against the ropes for an irish whip!
Rich Russillo: BUT CHRIS ELITE REVERSES IT, SENDING KAI TO THE ROPES INSTEAD! CHRIS GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE- BUT KAI DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND SPRINGS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A “CRYSTAL KINGDOM CUTTER!!”
Thadd Blazevich: EPIC CUTTER FROM RABEAUX! BUT IT ONLY SEEMED TO STUN CHRIS ELITE MORE THAN ANYTHING AS HE RISES UP TO A KNEE! KAI SCRAMBLES TO HIS FEET, AND TAGS OUT TO DRAKE ARMSTRONG!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: Drake enters the ring, and starts stalking his way towards Chris in the center. Drake stands him up, AND LIFTS CHRIS ELITE ONTO HIS SHOULDER! LOOKING TO END THIS WITH “DEATH PENALTY!”
Persephone: Fingers crossed it hits.
Thadd Blazevich: SORRY, DUDE, BUT NO! CHRIS ELITE SLIPS OUT BEHIND HIM, AND SPINS DRAKE AROUND FOR A KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST!
Rich Russillo: OUCH! I HEARD THAT ONE ECHO THROUGHOUT THE ARENA, AND CHRIS LANDS MULTIPLE RIGHT HANDS ONTO DRAKE! BOMBARDING HIM WITH RIGHT AFTER RIGHT! UNTIL DRAKE FINALLY HAS ENOUGH, AND SHOVES CHRIS BACK BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A BIG BOOT THAT TURNS HIM INSIDE OUT!
Thadd Blazevich: DRAKE ROUGHLY DRAGS CHRIS ELITE BACK TO HIS FEET, AND SLAMS HIM FACE FIRST OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE IN THE CORNER!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: TAG TO HANS GRAYSON, WHO ENTERS, AND CLIMBS UP ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE! REIGNING DOWN WITH PUNCHES ONTO CHRIS ELITE’S DOME!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN!
Rich Russillo: Hans steps down, and directs Chris to the center for a NECKBREAKER! GRAYSON CRAWLS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHH-
Thadd Blazevich: But it’s still not enough to put away Chris!
Persephone: Then what is? Because they need to hurry up, and find it. It’s late, and I’m trying to go home.
Thadd Blazevich: But the more time this match goes on, the more time you get to spend with me and Rich!
Persephone: I know, and that’s the problem.
Thadd Blazevich: Harsh.
Rich Russillo: I’m with Thadd… but back inside the ring, Hans brings Chris back up, and SENDS HIM RIGHT BACK DOWN WITH A BODY SLAM! PUTTING CHRIS IN PERFECT POSITION FOR THE “FIRESAULT” AS HANS SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT CHRIS ROLLS OUT THE WAY! GRAYSON WAS EXPECTING IT, AND LANDS ON HIS FEET! CHARGING AT CHRIS FOR A RUNNING SHOOTING STAR PRESS-
Rich Russillo: BUT CHRIS GOT THE KNEES UP ON THAT! HANS ROLLS AWAY, HAVING GOTTEN THE WIND KNOCKED OUT OF HIM! GRAYSON GETS TO A KNEE AS CHRIS ELITE RETURNS TO HIS FEET! ONLY OBSTACLE STANDING IN HIS WAY FROM A TAG IS HANS AS CHRIS ELITE BUILDS MOMENTUM BEFORE TRYING TO LEAP OVER HANS FOR IT!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT HANS CATCHES HIM ON HIS SHOULDER, AND GOES TO RAM CHRIS INTO HIS CORNER WITH A SPINEBUSTER- BUT CHRIS SLITHERS DOWN HIS BACK, AND STACKS HIM UP FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! CHRIS ELITE STUMBLES BACK INTO HANS’ CORNER, AND KNOCKS KAI OFF THE APRON WITH A BACK ELBOW! DRAKE GETS KNOCKED OFF AS WELL WITH A RIGHT HAND! HANS COMES RUSHING IN-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT CHRIS ELITE STAGGERS HIM WITH A BACK ELBOW! CHRIS TURNS TOWARD THE CORNER, AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE MIDDLE FOR A TWISTING SUNSET FLIP!
Rich Russillo: BUT HE DOESN’T HOLD IT FOR THE COVER, AND ROLLS HANS THROUGH TO HIS FEET FOR A SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! HANS LANDED HIGH ON HIS NECK AND SHOULDERS AS CHRIS HOLDS IT FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHH-
Thadd Blazevich: HANS EXPLODES FROM OUT THE COVER!
Rich Russillo: And Chris Elite just lies down from exhaustion, having been through numerous amounts of wear and tear from the War Games team. But Chris has enough wherewithal to crawl his way towards the corner, desperately needing a tag out to either Miku or Maverick!
Thadd Blazevich: Meanwhile, Drake is urging for Hans to tag him before Chris makes it! Hans’ doing his best to get there!
Persephone: He better hurry up, because baldy is fingertips away.
Rich Russillo: HANS GETS THE TAG-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT SO DOES CHRIS!
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: AND BOTH SIDES ENTER! CODY AND DRAKE CHARGING AT ONE ANOTHER WITH MAVERICK GETTING THE UPPER HAND! KNOCKING DRAKE DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE! DRAKE SCRAMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND GETS DROPPED WITH ANOTHER!
Thadd Blazevich: AGAIN, ARMSTRONG’S BACK TO HIS FEET, AND TAKES A SWING AT CODY THIS TIME! BUT CODY DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND CATCHES HIM WITH A RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP!
Rich Russillo: CODY ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET AT THE HEAD OF DRAKE ARMSTRONG, AND THIS CROWD IS GOING BERSERK! KNOWING WHAT’S COMING NEXT!
(The crowd joins Cody in yelling his name.)
Crowd: CO-DY! MAVERICK!
Rich Russillo: MAVERICK BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES, AND DELIVERS A BIG JUMPING ELBOW DROP!
Persephone: All those theatrics, you’d think he’d do something impressive besides a simple elbow drop.
Thadd Blazevich: Simple, yet effective!
Persephone: Don’t forget, boring.
Rich Russillo: Well, Cody Maverick’s about to put the finishing touches on this match! Lining Drake up for something big as he slowly regains footing.
Thadd Blazevich: Drake, here’s some advice: don’t turn around. Because you won’t like what’s behind ya, bro.
Persephone: I’ve never wanted Drake to do something more in my life besides die. Please, turn around.
Rich Russillo: …KICK TO THE GUT! AND MAVERICK GOES FOR IT! SIN CITY STUNN-
Thadd Blazevich: NO! DRAKE SHOVES HIM OFF LAST MINUTE, AND CODY REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES-
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: TAG! BLIND TAG FROM MIKU! I DONT THINK DRAKE SAW IT AS HE POPS CODY MAVERICK IN THE AIR- BUT MAVERICK LEAPS OVERHEAD, LANDING ON HIS FEET BEHIND ARMSTRONG, WHO IMMEDIATELY GETS GOT WITH “WALK OF SHAME!!” SHORTENED VERSION OF WHATS USUALLY OF A DIVING CORKSCREW CUTTER! MIKU OPTING FOR JUST A CUTTER THIS TIME!
Thadd Blazevich: MIKU CRAWLS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG AS CODY MAVERICK KEEPS GUARD!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Rich Russillo: HEY! KAI RABEAUX’S TRYING TO BREAK IT UP, SLIDING INTO THE RING! BUT GETS IMMEDIATELY GRABBED IN A FRONT FACELOCK BY CODY!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: MIKU’S GOT THIS!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: KAI! KAI TACKLED CODY INTO THE PIN, BREAKING IT UP BEFORE THREE!
Thadd Blazevich: Kai narrowly saved the match for his team!
Persephone: “Hooray.”
Rich Russillo: Kai groggily drags Cody back to his feet, and goes to send him out through the middle rope- BUT CODY HAS OTHER PLANS! SHIFTING MOMENTUM ON RABEAUX, AND SENDING HIM OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE INSTEAD! KAI LANDS ON HIS FEET, AND CODY RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES! BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR A WRECKING BALL DROPKICK THAT SENDS KAI BACK INTO THE BARRICADE!
Thadd Blazevich: JEEZ! HE HIT HARD! BUT CHRIS ELITE SLIDES INTO THE RING HIMSELF FROM THE LEFT HAND SIDE, AND MAKES A BEELINE TOWARDS HANS WITH A SUICIDE DI-
(Commentary clears out as the suicide dive sends Hans tumbling over the announce table.)
Persephone: Watch it!
Thadd Blazevich: AS I WAS SAYING, A SUICIDE DIVE THAT SENDS HANS GRAYSON TUMBLING OVER ANNOUNCE TABLE!
Rich Russillo: Miku and Drake are stirring back inside the ring, and each make it to all fours before Miku grabs hold of Drake! Sakai gets to her feet first, and whips Drake into the corner!
(Chris and Cody slide back inside the ring, and stare each other down briefly before turning their attention to the problem at hand, joining Miku in the opposite corner to Drake as he charges out of it towards him.)
Thadd Blazevich: MIKU RUNS FULL STEAM AHEAD TOWARDS DRAKE IN THE CORNER, AND JACKS HIS JAW GREATLY WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!
Persephone: Ha, try speaking after that one.
Rich Russillo: CODY MAVERICK POSTS IN THE CENTER, WAITING FOR DRAKE ARMSTRONG TO GET THROWN INTO HIM BY MIKU… FOR A “DEEP END!” BEAUTIFUL SPINNING SPINEBUSTER BY MAVERICK, WHO ROLLS OUT THE WAY AS CHRIS ELITE RUNS OFF THE ROPES IN FRONT OF ARMSTRONG, WHO SITS UP!
Thadd Blazevich: HARD PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST FROM CHRIS ELITE ROLLS DRAKE ARMSTRONG THROUGH TO BOTH FEET, AND HE IS DOUBLED OVER AS MIKU CLOSES IN FOR SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB!
Rich Russillo: MIKU HOLDS IT FOR THE COVER! NO WAY DRAKE KICKS OUT AFTER ALL THAT WAS THROWN AT HIM!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE-
Thadd Blazevich: WELL, DRAKE KICKED OUT! BUT BARELY AT THE COUNT OF 2.999!
Rich Russillo: IF YOU CAN CLASSIFY THAT A FULL BLOWN KICKOUT! HE MERELY INCHED HIS SHOULDER UP SLIGHTLY, HAVING JUST ENOUGH ENERGY TO! BUT LET ME TELL YOU, DRAKE IS IN A BAD WAY RIGHT NOW! HE NEEDS A TAG BAD!
Thadd Blazevich: Cody and Chris are in their corners, but, like, Drake has nobody in his, bro!
Persephone: Yeah, Cody and Chris made sure of that in a rare moment of competency.
Rich Russillo: Speaking of rare, that was a rare moment of teamwork by all three elitists! It’s the same type of teamwork they’ll need to come out victorious at Territorial Invasion!
Thadd Blazevich: I’m sure Captain Charisma is watching this with a grin on his face, showing these three CAN co-exist!
Rich Russillo: Miku drags Armstrong back to his feet, and hooks him up for “DEATH NOTE!” WANTING THAT ASAI DDT! BUT DRAKE SENDS MIKU OVERHEAD WHERE SHE LANDS ON HER FEET BEHIND HIM!
Thadd Blazevich: DRAKE SPINS AROUND, AND CATCHES HER WITH A SUPERKICK! MIKU IS ON WOBBLY LEGS FROM THAT KICK, AND STUMBLES BACK AGAINST THE ROPES! BOUNCING OFF THEM FOR A DISCUS LARIAT!
Rich Russillo: WELL, SHE WENT FOR IT! BUT ARMSTRONG CATCHES HER IN POSITION FOR A SPINNING URANAGE! DRAKE IMMEDIATELY HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHRRRRRRRR-
Thadd Blazevich: AND MIKU SAKAI GETS THE SHOULDER UP!
Rich Russillo: Cody and Chris were considering jumping in there, but felt Miku had it.
Thadd Blazevich: Which requires a bit of trust from their end, so fair play.
Persephone: So what, they trusted Miku to kick out of a uranage. Big deal.
(Drake rolls onto his belly, and begins questioning himself as to what more he’ll have to do, but forms a relieved grin on his face once noticing Kai Rabeaux on the apron, extending his hand for a tag.)
Rich Russillo: Drake may have just gotten his get outta jail free card, and begins crawling his way toward Kai! But Miku is crawling her way towards Chris in the opposite corner!
Thadd Blazevich: Ah, man! This is exciting! Whose going to get there first?
**TAG!!**
Rich Russillo: WELL, TAGS ARE MADE FROM BOTH SIDES BY EACH MIKU AND DRAKE! KAI CHARGES INTO THE RING, AND SO DOES CHRIS! KAI GETS THE FIRST SHOT OFF WITH A FOREARM! BUT CHRIS RETURNS FIRE WITH ONE OF HIS OWN!
Thadd Blazevich: FOREARM FROM KAI! FOREARM FROM CHRIS! KAI! CHRIS! KAI! CHRIS! KAI! CHRIS! THESE TWO ARE TRADING BOMBS!
Rich Russillo: BUT KAI GETS THE UPPER HAND WITH MULTIPLE FOREARM STRIKES TO THE JAW, STUNNING CHRIS FOR A HUGE SPINNING BACK ELBOW, AND KAI GOES TO FINISH IT OFF WITH “REDLINED!” BUT CHRIS DUCKS UNDERNEATH THAT, AND SLIPS BEHIND HIM FOR A RIPCORD OPEN YA MATA!!
Thadd Blazevich: KAI STUMBLES TOWARD THE ROPES, AND CHRIS NOTICES HANS SLIDE INTO THE RING! GRAYSON GETS TO A KNEE BEFORE CHRIS BLASTS HIM ALSO WITH AN OPEN YA MATA!
Rich Russillo: HANS GRAYSON ROLLS OUT THE RING AFTER THAT KNEE CAUGHT HIM SQUARE IN THE JAW!
Persephone: He was better off staying outside if that was going to happen.
Thadd Blazevich: CHRIS IS ON FIRE RIGHT NOW, DUDES! AND TURNS HIS ATTENTION BACK TO RABEAUX!
Rich Russillo: CHRIS REELS KAI IN BY THE REAR OF HIS TRUNKS, AND HOISTS HIM ONTO HIS SHOULDERS IN A TORTURE RACK POSITION! ID THIS HITS, ITS LIGHT OUT FOR RABEAUX AS CHRIS POPS HIM UP FOR “HOURS IN SILENCE!”
Thadd Blazevich: WAIT! CHRIS POPPED HIM UP, BUT KAI LANDED ONTO HIS SHOULDERS IN AN ELECTRIC CHAIR POSITION, AND TURNED IT INTO A REVERSE RANA!
Rich Russillo: KAI POPS TO HIS FEET, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES IN FRONT OF HIM AS CHRIS ELITE GROGGILY GETS BACK TO HIS FEET! RUNNING OFF INSTINCT BEFORE HE TURNS HIM INSIDE OUT WITH “REDLINED!”
Thadd Blazevich: BUT CHRIS ELITE COUNTERS IT INTO A SPANISH FLY! SPANISH FLY FROM CHRIS ELITE! USING KAI’S OWN MOMENTUM AGAINST HIM, AND HOOKING HIS LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRE-
Rich Russillo: SHOULDER UP! KAI GOT THE SHOULDER UP!
Thadd Blazevich: NOW, CHRIS ELITE MIGHT BE BEGINNING TO DOUBT HIMSELF, DUDE! KAI’S SHOWING EXACTLY WHY HE’S TOUTED AS THE FUTURE!
Persephone: If he’s our future, then we are truly doomed.
Rich Russillo: Chris Elite drags Kai back to his feet, and places him in the corner before he lifts him to the top turnbuckle! CHRIS CLIMBS UP THERE HIMSELF, GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP ROPE- BEFORE KAI SHOVES HIM OFF!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT CHRIS BACKFLIPS ONTO HIS FEET, AND RIGHT BEHIND HIM IS HANS GRAYSON! HOOKING BOTH ARMS FOR THE “IMPERIAL FLAME!”
Rich Russillo: HANS SPINS CHRIS AROUND, BUT GETS SHOVED OFF AT THE LAST MINUTE! CODY MAVERICK LOW BRIDGES THE TOP ROPE, AND GRAYSON GOES FLYING OVER! DRAKE SLIDES IN BEHIND CHRIS, AND SHOVES HIM INTO MAVERICK! KNOCKING CODY OFF THE APRON! CHRIS STUMBLES INTO ARMSTRONG’S CLUTCHES FOR A “DEATH PENALTY!!”
Thadd Blazevich: DRAKE ROLLS CHRIS INTO POSITION FOR KAI AS HE PERCHES HIMSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Rich Russillo: BUT THEY FORGOT ABOUT ONE PERSON! MIKU SHOVES KAI OFF THE TOP, AND GOES THROAT FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! AND SPRINGBOARDS HERSELF AT DRAKE IN THE MIDDLE!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT DRAKE DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND MIKU ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET! GETTING CAUGHT WITH A “HALBERD FROM HELL!”
Rich Russillo: THAT DROPKICK SENT HER FLYING INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE BEFORE ROLLING OUT!
Thadd Blazevich: DRAKE HURRIES TO ROLL KAI OVER TO THEIR CORNER, AND TAGS HIMSELF IN!
**TAG!!**
Thadd Blazevich: DRAKE GETS IN THE RING, AND STANDS KAI UP IN THE CORNER BEFORE LIFTING CHRIS ELITE TO A KNEE FOR HIM!
Rich Russillo: KAI SHOOTS OUT THE CORNER WITH “BLADE OF BABYLON!” CHRIS IS OUT, AND DRAKE IS ABOUT TO COVER!
(Drake notices Hans on the apron, and walks toward him instead.)
**TAG!!**
(Drake offers Chris up as an offering, and Hans doesn’t quite know what to make of it before getting in the ring to make the cover.)
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: HEY, MIKU MAKES A DIVE FOR THE COVER!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Rich Russillo: BUT SHE’S TOO LATE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS… THE TEAM OF KAI RABEAUX, HANS GRAYSON, AND DRAKE ARMST-
(Bella gets cut off as Dynasty’s Brand Warfare team comes rushing through the timekeepers area. Drake draws Hans and Kai’s attention towards them, and ushers them out the ring. The trio start backing up the ramp as Hans looks conflicted while Dynasty’s Brand Warfare team begins to surround the ring with Cody rolling in to join Miku and Chris.)
Rich Russillo: Uh-oh, this is bad…
Thadd Blazevich: Like, real bad.
Persephone: You’re telling me, I was just getting ready to leave!
(Cody, Chris, and Miku each struggle back to their feet in no condition to fight. But the crowd reaction rises as TLA and Jay Jerry Johnson come rushing past Drake, Hans, and Kai on the ramp. Those two slide in the ring, helping even the odds. But Dynasty’s Brand Warfare team don’t care, and slide in anyways to start a fight.)
Rich Russillo: AND THE RING HAS FILLED UP! ITS TURNED INTO AN ALL OUT BRAWL! I SPOT LIMMY, I SPOT REX, I SPOT EACH MEMBER OF DYNASTY’S BRAND WARFARE TEAM GOING AT IT WITH SOMEBODY!
Thadd Blazevich: THEY WASTED NO TIME!
Rich Russillo: BUT CMON! DRAKE, HANS, AND KAI SERIOUSLY ARENT GOING TO HELP THEM?!
Thadd Blazevich: I THINK HANS WANTS TO, BUT-
(Drake has his arm in front of Hans, blocking him from joining the action while watching it play out on the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: Drake isn’t going to jeopardize himself, or his team for that matter if he can help it!
(Suddenly, Drake gets knocked forward-)
Rich Russillo: HEY, WAIT! FROM BEHIND!
Thadd Blazevich: JOSO JUST BLINDSIDED DRAKE ARMSTRONG, AND DRAKE ROLLS TO HIS FEET! GETTING CAUGHT WITH RIGHT HANDS THAT BACK HIM DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE AREA ONCE MORE!
(Before they can help, Hans and Kai spin around to get rushed by IMPACT and BEA VALENTINE!)
Rich Russillo: GUESS NO ONE IS GETTING A MOMENT OF PEACE AHEAD OF TERRITORIAL INVASION!
Thadd Blazevich: WE HAD A FEELING BOTH TEAMS WERE HERE!
Persephone: Seriously, why are they here??
Rich Russillo: TO SEND A MESSAGE AHEAD OF TI! AS HANS DRIVES IMPACT UP THE RAMP WHILE IMPACT CONTINUOUSLY CLUBS DOWN ACROSS HIS BACK! IMPACT SENDS HANS FACE FIRST INTO THE MINI-TRON!
Thadd Blazevich: MEANWHILE, BEA DRIVES KAI BACK INTO THE STEEL SECURITY BARRIER ON THE RAMP!
Rich Russillo: JOSO SLAMS DRAKE FACE FIRST OFF THE STEEL STEPS RINGSIDE! BUT NOT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THE ACTION GOING ON INSIDE THE RING EITHER AS BOTH TEAMS ARE STILL GOING AT IT! NEITHER TEAM GETTING THE UPPER HAND JUST YET!
Thadd Blazevich: HEY, WAIT! WAIT! WHOA!
(The crowd reacts with shock as Impact powerbombs Hans off the stage through two tables!)
Rich Russillo: OH MY GOD, SOMEBODY CHECK ON HANS!
(There’s chaos going on inside and out the ring, but Impact looks down at Hans, who hasn’t moved, and is lying in that rubble.)
Thadd Blazevich: I- I’M LOSING TRACK SO FAST!
Rich Russillo: AND- AND I’M BEING TOLD THAT WERE OUT OF TIME AS WELL! WHILE ALL THIS CHAOS IS STILL GOING ON!
Persephone: I mean, let them fight, but-
Rich Russillo: WE’VE LOST ALL FORMS OF ORDER! SOMEBODY PLEASE GET OUT THERE, AND SEPARATE THIS!
(Voltage fades to black with the Brand Warfare teams still brawling. Meanwhile, Bea Valentine and Joso have also laid waste to Drake and Kai ringside. Each member of the Showdown War Games team look to each other, and give a nod. Standing tall as Voltage fades to black.)
(EAW Logo Buzzes.)
